Fly Away

Your Fio is not in the same league of the German tailor's  "seven with one blow," but she's doing okay.   She can't kill a fly by hand anymore like she did when she was in junior high and all the windows were open to the breeze because it was blazing hot inside and out, but she's gotten adept with the swatter.  In fact, she has to be because she leaves the patio door open during the day so Sonia can takes care of her necessaries without visiting the mat in front of the kitchen sink, her favorite alternative depository.

In case you're in the same situation, Fio will share her secret of success: approach the nasty little beasties from the shadow side so they won't be aware you are stalking them until the swatters swats. 

Try it.  You'll like it.