What are these?

[Peppers4Life]

What is this bug? I don't think it's sn aphid since they all have wings, I was thinking some type of gnat (not fungus gnat) that is attracted to the smell? What do you think?

Here's the link of the picture:

https://plus.google.com/photos/photo/107592402960373359766/6295732366063548562?sqid=115327395557843932467&ssid=c9c4efe3-ef7d-43b6-8a0c-f8063f57253c

 

[solid7]

It's a leaf hopper of some sort.

 

[hogleg]

+1 Leaf hopper

 

[Peppers4Life]

+1 Leaf hopper

Are they a hard bug to get rid of? Also if any plants get effected is there still chance of survival, for example I hear they carry the disease curly top.

 

[solid7]

Sometimes, it's best to resist the urge to just start killing everything that isn't a pepper plant.  Short of a full blown infestation, often, no course of action, is sufficient.
 
Personally, I've never lost a single plant to leaf hoppers.  Other's experiences may be different.  But it sounds like you are a new grower with a case of the jitters.  I can understand, but be patient, monitor the situation, and don't go all hypochondriac, lest you end up doing more harm than good.  If you see them, and it makes you feel better, squash them with your fingers.

 

 

[Peppers4Life]

Thank you solid7!