Ladybugs, you should be after this lucky charm
'My little girl, she loves horses, I prefer the horseshoes,' said Heather Lanier.
'Yes, if it lands on you,' Heather said.
At Ladybugs Flowers and Gifts, there's no concerns about things going bad on this day.
'Absolutely, I feel lucky. I'm not afraid of Friday the 13th, I'm a ladybug,' said Shannon Pollard.
Yes, lots have been written about ladybugs being a good luck symbol. Richmond County's Extension Agent understands and says they're good for the garden.
'Just really good on pests, especially aphids, because aphids will eat succulents on plants and stuff. You really like them in your garden your home gardens.'
At Ladybugs they like them in the store…at least in gift versions, and the store is famous for placing one on the flowers they send out.
'The ladybug where we put the flower arrangements, it's very important to our customers. They will call back and ask for their little ladybug,' said Shannon.
Ladybugs mean good luck. What would happen if you found a ladybug on a four-leaf clover under a horseshoe?
'That's super lucky. I would say that's double lucky,' said Shannon.
'It would be a good weekend for you, especially on Friday the 13th,' said Campbell.
Ladybugs…the best of luck Out There Somewhere in Martinez, George Eskola WJBF NewsChannel 6.
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