Why is it so hard to swat a fly?

Re:Why is it so hard to swat a fly? by grafelic on Sunday September 17, 2017 @08:31AM (#15269300)

In my experience flies have much harder time avoiding a finger flick.

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Re:Why is it so hard to swat a fly? by roceasta on Sunday September 17, 2017 @08:41AM (#15269331)

Yes. Bring the hand close very slowly, forefinger cocked... then....pow.

Other techniques I've employed: (1) cling film (saran wrap), (2) detergent spray (slows em down; dispatch after 2-4 rounds), (3) vacuum cleaner nozzle (they hunker down but are sucked in upon take-off)

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Re:Why is it so hard to swat a fly? by jwilk on Sunday September 17, 2017 @10:33AM (#15269773)

What do you do with cling film?

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Re:Why is it so hard to swat a fly? by roceasta on Sunday September 17, 2017 @01:28PM (#15270686)

Slow approach with a sheet 20-30cm wide held at opposite edges by both hands. The film being transparent the fly sometimes doesn't notice it. Also a convenient means of disposal.

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