If they are small white bugs, they may be aphids. Is it outside? Another common one is mealybugs. Mealybugs are about ¼ inch in length. They have soft bodies and are covered with a white waxy material that makes them look cottony.

I am fighting aphids on my petunias right now. I have never had them and now they are in every pot on my porch. Boo. I am giving them the dish soap washdown.