Those hand swatter zappers are quite ineffective. Often the bug is crippled physically from the smack of the swatter before the voltage part of it can even hope to be effective!
If they'd get the cow, donkey, and monkey excrement off the roads and walkways, there'd be less insect infestation. Taking baths regularly in clean water, using soap, will help deter insect bites. Mosquitos are particularly attracted to human sweat and the contrasting shades of dark skin complexion and light colored clothing often worn by middle easterners. That's a fact. Bad for them, good for the West.