White on carrots

Hi,

Never sown carrots before, growing well but they’ve developed some white bits that I’m not sure what they are, any help?
Thanks

 

Only guess its not easy to see but I think it might be aphids.
The white flecks could be the shed skins.

 

Possibly, there was some live small bugs on them too, any good way to get rid?

 

Well if its an infestation I would spray, but if its just a few maybe try washing them off with a hose.
Depends if they are causing any real damage.

 

I've had luck using water with a bit of washing up liquid in it. It didn't get rid of them entirely but there's a lot fewer now.

A friend said it can harm bees though, so I'm looking at alternatives.