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In the summer of 1905, Kansas was plagued by an overabundance of flies, which, as well as causing annoyance, aided in the spread of disease. Dr. Samuel Crumbine, a member of the Kansas board of health, wanted to raise public awareness of the threat of flies. He was inspired by a chant at a local Topeka softball game: "swat the ball". In a health bulletin published soon afterwards, he exhorted Kansans to "swat the fly".
In response, a schoolteacher named Frank H. Rose created the "fly bat", a device consisting of a yardstick attached to a piece of screen. Crumbine invented the device now commonly known as the fly swatter.
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What town was the fly swatter invented in?
Topeka, Kansas
What country was the fly swatter invented in?
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
What country was the fly swatter was invented?
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Who invented the flyswatter?
Robert C. Montgomery from Decatur, IL invented the fly swatter and obtained a patent in 1900
What year was the fly swatter invented?
1905 by Mr. Frank A Rose See the link below.
What year was the first fly swatter invented?
1905 by Mr. Frank A Rose See the link below.
Can your mother kill a fly?
yes, with a fly swatter
Who is the house fly's worst enemy?
fly swatter
What is the best way to kill a fly?
fly swatter or if its a big problem theres a electric fly swatter in home stores and places like truvalue
What makes the adult fly die?
A fly-swatter works for me
How can you kill house flies?
With a fly swatter.
What do people hit flies with?
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