Thank you for responding, tsmith2579. Before I received your response, I went to my local garden center to inquire. They told me to spray the plant with diluted dish soap and spray it into the soil as well. They assured me it was completely safe to do so. Well, I did as they suggested and the bugs seemed to die as soon as the soapy water him them. I cleaned it up and put fresh soil in the pot and set it out for a sun bath. Breathing a sigh of relief, I really thought it was going to be all good... Well, I can tell you all that what I did is apparently NOT and I repeat NOT what you do. My plant is now dead as a hammer and I am just sick over it. I have since read that maybe it was putting it out in the hot sun that did it in. I am unsure what happened. Hopefully, my misfortune will help someone else to avoid this trauma. -Frank

From the photo, I can't tell what kind of insect it is because it is too small. Try hosing them off and then spray with neem oil. Repeat with neem weekly until you no longer see them. The leaves in the background look like they may have scale. Can you post a closeup of them?

Thanks for your help. I’ll try rinsing them. I hope I don’t have to eventually toss them. I know it sounds silly but I have a sentimental attachment to them. I’ve had the mother plant for 27 years. This is the first time I’ve had any problems with pests. These are my only indoor plants. I can’t figure out how the bugs got in here unless I brought them inside with vegetables I had picked from my garden. Thanks again

Go to Home Depot or Lowes and get Scott’s GrubEX Granules Grub and Insect Control. Apply it during Spring or early Summet to kill grubs as they develop. You can apply it with a Scott’s spreader. I am a lawn snob. I use Scott’s products because they give GREAT results. I love green healthy lawns. Best of luck to you❣️