July 13, 2012 (CHICO, Calif.) --
A homeowner took some very drastic measures to get rid of spiders. Pictures show what happened when a man in Chico, California, used a blowtorch to clear out spider webs in his yard.
The flames ignited some dry plants, and then spread, setting the house on fire.
The family got out safely.
About $25,000 in damage resulted from the "extermination" method.