Tip of the Week #371: Ugh. The Bugs Have Invaded Tennessee

Ugh. The bugs have invaded Tennessee.

I don’t usually write about gadgets, but every now and then I come across something so inexpensive and useful that it’s worth mentioning.

This week, it’s an electric fly swatter.

If you’ve never used one, imagine a small tennis racket with an electrified mesh. Touch a mosquito, fly, or gnat to the mesh, and… zap! Problem solved.

It’s nice. There’s no chemical spray. If you’re using it indoors, you don’t have to worry about insecticides in the air.

No more chasing flies around the room with a rolled-up magazine, only to knock over a lamp. The electric swatter makes the whole process much easier. The flies in my house like the windows. I usually wait for them to land and then trap them.

Now and then, a simple tool that costs less than lunch can make your home just a little more pleasant. 

UPDATE: I had an electric swatter we used in our house for years.  When I went to order it again, I couldn’t find it.  So, I ordered the one above.  It broke within a week.  So, I suspect it may be some cheap knock-off, unfortunately. 

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