I’m extremely skeptical of the “natural ways” to repel stuff bottles. I see them as the herbal supplements of insect repellent. If it works, you’d show the data and get some sort of regulatory label.
For anti-tick stuff, I’ve sprayed some clothes with permethrin because it can last up to 5 washes. I also use DEET, and try to wear clothing that can prevent ticks from getting on my skin in the first place.