Can attest to that. Stood in tall grass and got covered ankle to knee, maybe 30-40 bites. Begged for a cortisone shot before I chewed my legs off like an animal caught in a trap. Thankfully the shot worked and I got relief. I think what makes me hate them in particular is they always go for where clothing is tight, socks, pantylines, under the band of a bra. Just really good at finding some of the most irritating places.