I can't tell from the images. I need a close up/macro shot. However if it is ants then look for aphids. As for harvesting you look like you have a long time.
Are they alive (bugs) or just something blown from another plant species on to your buds? If they get thru this your still looking at another 4 weeks, it looks too shady there.
Nah, they don't move at all, but they are glued onto the plant. Could it be fallout from the bushes surrounding them sticking onto the trics?
Last week I picked a bud with black spots, dried and smoked it. It smoked fine.
YUMMY. yea from the looks of it brother its not worth the effort to deal with, with that infestation. id suggest starting a few more seeds and relocating and trying for a fall harvest.. best of luck with whatever u decide to do. _Tycoon