Why Your Truck Needs a Bugscreen

If you’ve spent any time driving on Alberta highways during bug season, you already know how quickly insects can coat your truck’s front grill. It’s not just unpleasant — it can be damaging. Over time, those bugs can clog your radiator, reduce airflow, and even contribute to overheating and engine wear.

That’s where a bugscreen comes in.

A bugscreen is a custom-fitted mesh cover that mounts in front of your truck’s grill. It’s designed to catch insects and debris before they make it into your engine bay, all without restricting the airflow your truck needs to perform. It’s a small investment that can save you big money down the road.

What’s the Real Cost of Not Using a Bugscreen?

Cleaning bugs out of your engine bay or detailing the grill might not seem like a big deal — until the damage adds up. Professional engine cleaning is not cheap, and neither are grill replacements.

But more serious consequences are shockingly expensive. For semi-trucks, the cost of a full overhaul in Canada can range from CA$ 25,000 to CA$ 65,000, depending on the manufacturer and parts. Even for smaller trucks, engine replacement generally falls between CA$5,000 and CA$10,000, including parts and labour.

Custom-made bugscreens for any make and model

Installing a custom bugscreen is a simple, affordable way to prevent the kind of clogging and overheating that leads to these repairs. Compared to those repair bills, it’s a no-brainer.

At Wyatt Weatherfronts, we don’t sell one-size-fits-all solutions. Every bugscreen we produce is hand-crafted right here in Edmonton, made to fit your specific vehicle — whether it’s a full-size semi, a heavy-duty pickup, or a compact work truck.

The mesh itself is durable and resists tearing and stands up to the elements. What makes ours unique is the level of customization you get:

• Custom Colour Borders: Match your truck’s accents or choose something bold to stand out.

• Stitched Patterns and Personalization: Choose from a variety of existing patterns or bring your own design. If we don’t have your model’s pattern on file, just bring your truck in — we’ll measure it and build a custom fit.

• Fit for Any Truck: We build bugscreens for all semi makes and models, as well as smaller trucks. We work with Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack, International, Western Star, and more.

Bugscreens made in Canada for Canada

We make bugscreens for Canadian conditions. That means:

• Fast-drying material: Rain or wash, the mesh dries quickly to prevent mould or odour.

• Longevity: You can expect years of reliable service with basic care.

• Easy cleaning: Hose it down whenever buildup appears — no special treatment needed.

Bugscreens for smaller trucks

We hear it often: “Isn’t this more for big trucks?” But the truth is, even small pickups are at risk. Bugs and grit can clog a radiator just as easily on a Chevy Colorado as on a Kenworth. And because smaller trucks often have tighter engine bays, airflow is even more important.

No matter what you drive, a bugscreen is one of the best ways to keep it clean and running cool.

Wyatt Weatherfronts bugscreens

We don’t do cookie-cutter. Bring your truck — or clear photos and measurements — and we’ll build a bugscreen that’s tough, good-looking, and made to last. No appointment needed. Just stop by Wyatt Weatherfronts in Edmonton, and we’ll get you sorted.