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Jan 29, 2026 9:29 AM

Black+Decker Fly Swatter Electric Racket

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Amazon has Black+Decker Fly Swatter Electric Racket for $4.48. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Features:
  • Electric fly swatter kills a variety of flying insects indoors or outdoors.
  • Cordless design with extra-large head and comfort-grip handle for easy use.
  • Safe voltage kills bugs but protects humans and pets from shock.
  • Durable triple-layer mesh made of stainless steel, aluminum, and nickel-plated materials.
  • Runs on 2 AA batteries for long-lasting, low-cost operation.
  • Includes a 1-year limited warranty.

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Amazon has Black+Decker Fly Swatter Electric Racket for $4.48. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to community member r3p3ro for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Electric fly swatter kills a variety of flying insects indoors or outdoors.
  • Cordless design with extra-large head and comfort-grip handle for easy use.
  • Safe voltage kills bugs but protects humans and pets from shock.
  • Durable triple-layer mesh made of stainless steel, aluminum, and nickel-plated materials.
  • Runs on 2 AA batteries for long-lasting, low-cost operation.
  • Includes a 1-year limited warranty.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff

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Written by r3p3ro

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USMCR
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I prefer this one over rechargeable one because recharge one's battery may not be replaceable.
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Community Reviews

This battery powered bug zapper racket is praised as a satisfying, sturdy way to knock down mosquitoes, flies, fruit flies, and even yellow jackets. The fixed head is easier to aim than swivable designs, and the blue light helps draw insects in for all night use. Battery life appears strong, with long stretches between changes and some units lasting years. The main tradeoff is that rechargeable models can be tedious to maintain or fail when the built in battery wears out, while this style has no reliable battery indicator.

Common Questions (5)

  • The battery model avoids the common failure mode of built-in rechargeable packs dying and making the whole unit useless. Standard batteries can also be swapped out, and Eneloops are a practical option for long-term use.

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  • Several owners report years of use without changing batteries, especially on older Harbor Freight-style units. Battery life can be long enough that replacement is rarely needed, though some people still prefer rechargeable cells to avoid buying disposables.

    MillieChliettelastusernameThriftyFaucet101swstates

  • It is effective on mosquitoes and flies when you can actually hit them, and one user called it a satisfying way to dispatch mosquitoes. Larger insects like wasps may only be stunned and can fly away after a few minutes.

    kevincanomisro85cathmandanELVATO

  • It can be used on yellow jackets, including holding it on a nest for a direct kill, and it also works for flies and fruit flies. For persistent fruit flies, a small indoor plug-in zapper near the sink or compost area can be even more effective.

    BaudLordMisterOfMagmaswstates

  • A fixed head is easier to aim because a swivable head can loll around while swinging at bugs. That makes the fixed-head racket better for quick strikes.

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Jan 29, 2026 5:30 PM
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swstatesJan 29, 2026 5:30 PM
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I'm also had one from harbor freight for many years and I almost never have to change the batteries. And, it's really effective on flies!
Jan 29, 2026 5:35 PM
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Joined Aug 2006
MaxPow3rJan 29, 2026 5:35 PM
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Dead.
Jan 29, 2026 5:35 PM
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Joined Oct 2018
EpyonScytheJan 29, 2026 5:35 PM
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No longer available from seller for that price.
Jan 29, 2026 5:36 PM
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Joined Dec 2019
VETXTCJan 29, 2026 5:36 PM
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Coming up $13.69. Is there a coupon code?
Jan 29, 2026 5:41 PM
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ducnseJan 29, 2026 5:41 PM
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dead.
Jan 29, 2026 5:49 PM
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JK_001Jan 29, 2026 5:49 PM
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Deal dead
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Jan 29, 2026 6:04 PM
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TakasakiJan 29, 2026 6:04 PM
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Showing the price as 13.69, is there a promotion code on this.

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Jan 29, 2026 6:18 PM
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kfpworldJan 29, 2026 6:18 PM
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I bought a pair with the admitting blue light that attracted them to the blue light

Great for my seasonal cabinet stick in the ceiling all night long get zapped

At the price of batteries nowadays I don't know if I would not get a rechargeable version
Jan 29, 2026 6:19 PM
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MSHJan 29, 2026 6:19 PM
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Jan 29, 2026 6:58 PM
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VioletRaccoon567Jan 29, 2026 6:58 PM
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The problem with these is you can't reliably tell how much power is left in it, I prefer the ones with battery indicator(usually use lithium battery).
I also figured 2 additional features other than battery indicator can be useful:
  • Immediately discharge the net once you release the button to avoid static shock.
  • Current sensor to avoid electrocuted bug from burning on the net(or if you try to use the device when it is short circuit).
Jan 29, 2026 7:03 PM
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CleofusJan 29, 2026 7:03 PM
373 Comments
I can't buy it. My family will threaten to use it on me.
Jan 29, 2026 7:24 PM
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BaudLordJan 29, 2026 7:24 PM
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I needed a new one of these. I had another unknown brand that I used all summer and set it to hold ON while I placed it on top of a yellow jacket nest in in the ground. It was glorious.

edit - and now it's gone. Frown
Jan 29, 2026 8:09 PM
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VorinclexJan 29, 2026 8:09 PM
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Quote from EpicDealz View quoted comment :
Get a rechargeable one. You won't regret it. Buying batteries for these becomes tedious
Rechargeable batteries.
Jan 29, 2026 8:10 PM
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AquPlastJan 29, 2026 8:10 PM
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Quote from EpicDealz View quoted comment :
Get a rechargeable one. You won't regret it. Buying batteries for these becomes tedious
I prefer standard batteries (and I use Eneloop) over rechargeable ones. Many cheap Chinese products have low quality built-in rechargeable batteries, and when that fails, the whole device is effectively dead. There's also the risk of fire due to subpar lithium batteries and charge controller.
Last edited by AquPlast January 29, 2026 at 12:14 PM.

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Jan 29, 2026 8:17 PM
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DEal is deAD!

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