By Carole Jacobs, Special to Lifescript Chemical-based insect repellents with DEET are useful for five-alarm bug situations, but what if you want something natural and milder for around home or the park? Several plant-based repellents work effectively on mosquitoes, ticks, head lice – even flies – and leave a scent that may please you, but disgusts biting pests... Bug sprays can be a lifesaver in the summer. Their strong chemical odors and oily films repel biting insects – and... Click headline to read full article. Thanks! - Laura