A Pennsylvania man allegedly sets fires in his own home in an attempt to "kill spiders," sparking a blaze that quickly spread to neighboring homes.

A newly published study co-authored by University of South Florida alum Louis Coticchio and USF integrative biologist Deby Cassill challenges long-standing assumptions about the brown recluse spider, ...

“McDermott stated that he needed to kill the spiders within the residence,” police Chief Chris Wagner wrote in a news release. “McDermott had a smoldering fire going on the floor and then placed a ...

Police said a Pennsylvania man used fire to kill spiders that had infiltrated his home. But the fire didn’t just stop at his ...

Sean McDermott, 36, is accused of arson after setting his home on fire because "he needed to kill the spiders," leading to the destruction of several neighboring homes, according to police.

A witness told police they saw 36-year-old Sean McDermott setting several fires in his home earlier in the day. The witness ...

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Are you curious to learn more about Pennsylvania’s venomous spiders? Then you’ve come to the right place! Whether or not you feel creepy, being aware of their presence. While living in Pennsylvania, ...

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