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>Yes, I have a lot of time on my hands.

Also a lot of fly goo.

Spray fly with water.

The spray is likely to hit it. Wet flies don't.

I like the electrified swatters.

Mostly because they make an awesome sound.

Also, the greatly reduced drag and holes in the surface give fewer warnings to the fly that it's about to be hit, while the use of a tool allows for faster hits. It's really a pretty great invention to kill a lot of flying insects.

I've had success with blowing on them before I whack them - I remember hearing they also use changes in the air pressure as a cue to move.

Proper scientist