I haven't heard of any cases around here so far this year. You have to take measures to prevent your self from being eaten alive when in the woods. I use deep woods off just about every time i go outside here at home because i have lots of woods around me and a pond next door so i don't have to go anywhere but in the yard to get bites. The shannons bug tamer is about the best thing i've used to keep the biting bugs at bay when i'm hunting.