Afid on catnip?

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I have two indoor catnip plants that I moved from outside when it got cold here in northern NJ (zone 5) in late Oct. They were both growing well for a while, but about a quarter of the leaves on one of the plants started to look like it was becoming moldy, as if it was being overwatered. So I stopped watering both of them for about two weeks.

Now I'm noticing the undersides of the leaves have a small bug, like an afid, that has attached to about 20% of the leaves. Are these plants salvageable? Will an insect spray save them?
 

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That second photo is showing powdery mildew. You can use milk and spray the leaves. That may help. The third photo is showing thrips.
For the mildew:
For the thrips:
---- start this video at 1:30 to get to thrip control
 
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Hi there, you can try to trim affected leaves first. Then when treating aphids, try insecticidal soap or a homemade solution like neem oil. Avoid overwatering. Good drainage is the key to prevent mold, and with proper care, your plants should recover and thrive.
 

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