These are very nice pictures.  The carmine colored insects are aphids. Aphids are small, 2-4 mm (1/16 – 1/8 inch) long, pear-shaped, soft-bodied insects.  All aphids have characteristic tail pipes called cornicles.  They feed by inserting microscopically thin mouthparts into the plant phloem and sucking out sap that is rich in sugars. As they feed, aphids inject saliva. This saliva causes plants to develop curled, hardened or distorted growth.  A large portion of undigested material is excreted through the anus of the aphid.  This clear, sweet, sticky waste product is called honeydew. Sooty mold is a saprophytic fungus that feeds on honey dew.  Aphid problems are often managed by their natural enemies and diseases.  Indiscriminant use of pesticides will reduce beneficial insect populations and can result in increases in aphid problems after treatment. Avoid making unnecessary pesticide applications.  Aphids are not strong insects, and even a good rainstorm can knock them off the foliage and reduce populations significantly.  Physical techniques such as crushing the aphids and using a high pressure water spray from a garden hose are good for aphid management.  Most will not be able to return to the plant after this treatment. The water will also remove recently deposited honeydew. This tactic can be used as often as needed.  There are several insecticides that are low risk to people, pets, non-target insects, and the environment. Horticultural oils, insecticidal soaps (listed as potassium salts of fatty aphids), and pyrethrum are very effective at controlling aphids.  They only kill what they contact and do not have any residual activity
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