Fort Carson ‘inundated’ with bug infestation

UPDATE: THURSDAY 6/27/2024 11:27 a.m.

(FORT CARSON, Colo.) — Fort Carson tells FOX21 that the Fort Carson Commissary was briefly closed out of an abundance of caution related to the insects.

“The Fort Carson Commissary was briefly closed today out of an abundance of caution and was promptly reopened at approximately 12:30 p.m. [Wednesday] after being cleared by public health. The false chinch bugs do not bite people and will ultimately die out if trapped inside.”

Fort Carson Officials

WEDNESDAY 6/26/2024 12:40 p.m.

Fort Carson reported on Wednesday, June 26 that it was ‘inundated’ overnight with small, gray insects.

According to Fort Carson , the insects are called false chinch bugs and do not pose a health risk to people. They are simply a nuisance, false chinch bugs do not bite and will die if trapped inside.

The Directorate of Public Works recommends using a vacuum to get them up from floor surfaces and windowsills. They also recommend ensuring windows are closed to reduce the number of insects entering buildings as they may move to a cool building during periods of dry, extreme heat.

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