There are tiny green oval shaped bugs on my Schefflera (hawaiian Umbrella plant). Can you help with ID?

I just noticed that quite a few of the leaves on my large schefflera have tiny oval shaped light green bugs, a little smaller than a sesame seed. There are a some on top of the leaves and some under and they seem to prefer the younger leaves. What are they and how can I get rid of them? It should be noted that I had the plant on the back deck for a couple of months near a huge Hydrangea hedge and just brought it in 2 weeks ago.

There are tiny green oval shaped bugs on my Schefflera (hawaiian Umbrella plant). Can you help with ID?
Yep I agree, sounds like Aphids (size of a grain of rice). Aphids are attracted to the color yellow, so you could - set out a yellow bowl of soapy water - get a yellow sticky trap - 2 chemical insecticides (Systemic-usually applied in spring and work inside the plant- when the Aphids suck out the plant sap (it's what there purpose is) they will die quickly from ingesting the insecticide or Contact insecticide as stated will kill on contact. You will have to see what is available, but follow product instructions.-Natural insecticides, Pyrethrum or Rotenone are made from other plants.

So there you are. Good luck!
Reply:they are the oval sladerhiaven green fly, there has been plagues of them this year due to the warm mucky climate,, dilute some washing up liquid into a spray can and spray under and over the leaves and shoots, no harm to the plant but they will go away,,

let me know how you get on,,

thanks
Reply:Maybe aphids. Spray them with soapy water.