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I went to water it and found these tiny little bugs above and under the leaves. I heard warm, soapy water will unalive them, but idk how to apply it. Can someone help me with that? I don't want to cut my Basil aside from pruning since it's a beautiful herb. It was perfectly healthy barehand, too, so I'm not sure how the aphids got there...

Also, what should the aftercare look like? And how can I prevent it from happening again?

This is my first time dealing with pests, pls help! Any information is greatly appreciated!