On the flip side, classic fly swatters require much longer handles, sometimes reaching 40cm in length to give you maximum whipping potential. The voltage of electric fly swatters can range from the weakest of the weak at 2,000 volts to the searing and incinerating realms of 4,000+ volts.

At 12 x 14cm, the face of each swatter should bring you enough surface area to land a bullseye each time you take a swipe. Whether it's food grease or red wine or grass and mud or sweat stains, it is almost inevitable that your clothes will, at some point, fall victim to staining. You could earn some serious brownie points by offering your (clean) hanky to a friend, or add style to your suit with a pocket square. As anyone who's old enough to remember the questionable practices of the 'good' old days can testify, leather hurts, making these swatters instant insect ending weapons.

A red light on the face of the handle will indicate the battery is charging and turn green when fully charged.

She's tested, reviewed and shared thousands of products, life hacks, style tips and the latest lifestyle trends with readers of this site since 2015. At 12cm wide these podgy guys should have no qualms swatting and swaying through the air at any fly or bug in sight.This makes it perfect for precise art, sketching, and drawing, as well as for when you need to take notes but don’t have time to repeatedly sharpen your pencil. With a 40 minute fast charging, rechargeable lithium battery, you should have no problems keeping up with the flies and insects as the weather begins to warm. It uses a grid of wires to zap small insects like flies and mosquitoes; in other words, it’s an electronic fly swatter.