Aphids?!

[ChickenMomma91]

I know it's super hard to see there on my thumb but I had to literally catch one to get a pic. This morning they were everywhere

 

[thistlebloom]

Those are spider mites.

 

[baymule]

Nothing like raising your own pests. I have used insecticidal soap on spider mites with success (bought at Lowes). But if they are in your straw, you might just keep raising a new crop of the little nasties.

 

[thistlebloom]

I use a horticultural oil on ornamentals, but it's rated for vegetable plants also.
It works by smothering the pests.... I suppose you could treat your bales also?

 

[ChickenMomma91]

@thistlebloom what's the name of the oil? My plants are coming up and my tomatoes are in danger of getting killed off. Is there an organic method or a specific predator I can attract?

 

[thistlebloom]

The one I use is called Organocide. I get it at Home Depot. It has an OMRI rating.
If you are over run with them a predatory insect will help, but not eradicate them.