Bug Guards (also called bug deflectors) are auto accessories which are fixed to the front of a car, truck or van's hood.
They are designed to affect the air flow travelling over the car, redirecting any debris or insects cleanly over the windshield and roof (instead of splatting or cracking in to your truck's glass windshield).
They are extremely popular with truck drivers, and have proven to be very successful at deflecting bugs and other nuisances over the vehicle.
They are not a new product; they have been internationally popular for decades, and are featured on small economic cars all the way up to globe-trotting semi-trucks.
Bug Deflectors for trucks are usually made in acrylic plastic, as it is hard-wearing and resistant to impacts.
They also come in various tint's, from clear to opaque black.
They also come in various different color shades for those looking to color co-ordinate their bug guard with their truck.
Bug deflectors are also available in stainless steel to match trucks which have chrome or stainless grills.
If you are often trying to remove squashed insects from your windscreen, or you suffer from small stonechips in your glass, a bug deflector may save you many hours of time and effort in the long run.
The cost of a bug guard is also substantially cheaper than replacing a windscreen (if a small rock does crack it).
They have been known to physically deflect road debris, in addition to channelling light debris over the vehicle through aerodynamics.
Combined, these two actions are extremely useful.
There are a wide range of manufacturers that create numerous types of bug guards, for numerous models of car and truck.
Be sure to read reviews and testimonials before selecting your chosen brand, as they do vary quite substantially in quality and price.