In the arsenal of devices to get rid of pesky mosquitoes and flies, two of the most effective are the electric bug zapper, and the good old fashioned fly swatter. The problem is that the bug zapper relies on the insect flying into it, so it's really most effective after dark when its light attracts the prey, while fly swatters require a good thwack against a hard surface.
The Bug Bat spins these two time tested methods into one killer device, which is essentially a battery powered hand held bug zapper that lets you practice your forehand as you swat those flies. Selling for about 12 bucks from vendors like Amazon, I would stock up now before some poor kid gets zapped and the safety nannies want to have them banned.
Gizmag, via Coolest gadgets
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By Littlesmoof at 4:10 PM ON 05/11/08
to late, i already zapped my friend with one last summer
By Karpet at 8:22 PM ON 05/11/08
Yahh, not news, these have been around for a long time. They are great to shock friends with. Kohl's has a two pack on sale this week.
By Martin at 11:56 AM ON 05/12/08
Come on, had one for years, and if you paid 12 bucks, boy did you get gypped.