Spittle bugs on my mint

[Tarragon2017]

I have Spittle bugs on my mint , I hear that you need a water hose to dislodge them but I dont have will this portable pressure spray from amazon do the trick ?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pressure-Sp...le+water+spray

[Scarlet]

Yes, that will work! As long as you wash them off it doesn't matter what you use to be honest. If it's in a pot, chuck them under the tap in the kitchen, use the shower attachment in the bathroom, use s watering can and rub them off, a spray bottle, a hose etc etc they will all do the job.

[Small pumpkin]

I like the little fellas I leave them alone. I've never noticed any real harm to the plants.

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[Bren In Pots]

I usually leave them were they are and get my mint from a different part of the plant.

[veggiechicken]

I leave them too as they're not detrimental to the plant.
Even the RHS says they can be tolerated!

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=490

[Greenleaves]

As said, unsightly but generally harmless

[fishpond]

The speed and tenacity with which Mint grows and holds on to life, I do not think a herd of Elephants could do terminal damage.
As for eating the mint, either wash them off under a tap or eat the meat with the Mint