Local school release ladybugs in celebration of Earth Day

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – In celebration of Earth Day students from Chesterbrook Academy Preschool explored a bug’s life.

The kids released ladybugs into the schoolyard and back into the environment.

The students learned that ladybugs serve as a natural pesticide by feeding on insects that could otherwise harm plants.

Teachers say this is a great way to teach kids about the environment.

The ladybug release is an annual event.