In Resident Evil 4 Remake, side requests from the Merchant offer players a great way to earn Spinels for exclusive upgrades. One such quest encountered later in the game is More Pest Control, which tasks Leon with exterminating rats in the Grand Hall and surrounding areas. Completing this request requires careful exploration and attention to detail as you navigate through the Grand Hall, Dining Hall, and the Armory.
Starting the More Pest Control Request
The blue request note for More Pest Control can be found inside the Grand Hall near the entrance leading to the Headless Statue. Pick up the note to officially add the task to your quest log, which asks you to eliminate three rats roaming the vicinity. Finding all three is essential to turning in the request and claiming your Spinel reward from the Merchant.
Locating the Rats in the Grand Hall Area
The first rat is typically found in the hallway leading from the Grand Hall toward the Dining Hall. Keep your ears open for squeaking sounds, as they often give away the precise location of the pest moving along the floorboards. The second rat can be spotted inside the Dining Hall itself, scuttling between the long tables and chairs.
To locate the third and final rat, head toward the corridor leading to the Armory area after completing the encounter there. Checking daily gaming news guides can help players who might miss these small creatures during heavy combat sequences. Make sure to eliminate the rat using a knife or handgun to conserve your valuable magnum and shotgun ammunition.
Claiming Your Reward from the Merchant
Once all three rats have been dispatched, return to any Merchant location to finalize the request. The Merchant will reward Leon with Spinels, which can be traded for weapon attachments, maps, and special upgrade tickets. Completing side requests like More Pest Control makes surviving the toughest challenges of the Castle much more manageable.
