Pest Control is one of OSRS’s most popular minigames — a reliable source of Void Knight equipment and a decent Slayer/combat XP method for mid-to-high level accounts. The minigame takes place on Void Knight Outpost, a small island off the southern coast of Feldip Hills that’s only reachable by boat.
How to Get to Pest Control Osrs Key Takeaways:
- No quest requirements to play Pest Control.
- Minimum combat level 40 for Novice boat, 70 for Intermediate, 100 for Veteran.
- Fastest travel: Minigame teleport (free, via the Grouping interface) or Void Knight Pendant.
- Full Void Knight armour costs 850 Void Commendation Points total.
- Each game takes roughly 5 minutes and awards 3–5 points depending on boat tier.
4.9Where to Get to Pest Control in OSRS
Pest Control is accessed from Void Knight Outpost via a small squire standing at a gangplank. To get there, you need to travel to the south-west corner of Feldip Hills and board the correct boat.
The fastest methods:
- Minigame Teleport (Grouping interface) — free teleport directly to Void Knight Outpost, available every 20 minutes. Open the Grouping tab in your social panel, select Pest Control, and teleport. This is the go-to method for most sessions.
- Void Knight Pendant — teleports to the outpost directly once per day if you have the pendant (earned from Pest Control itself).
- Fairy Ring AIQ then run south-west — requires partial Fairytale II completion.
- Charter Ship to Port Sarim then south along the coast — slowest free option, no requirements.
ℹ️ Each boat has a combat level threshold: Novice (40+), Intermediate (70+), Veteran (100+). Choose the highest tier your combat level qualifies for — Veteran games are faster and award the same points per time investment.
Pest Control Boats and Combat Requirements
The three boats each dock in a separate area of the outpost. The game runs once enough players (minimum 3 per boat) are present.
| Boat | Combat Req. | Points per Win | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | 40+ | 3 | New players, lower combat |
| Intermediate | 70+ | 4 | Mid-level accounts |
| Veteran | 100+ | 5 | Max combat, efficiency grinders |
Veteran games fill faster and give 4 points per win. If you’re 100+ combat, always board the Veteran gangplank — the increased point rate makes a real difference over a long session.
Void Knight Armour Points Cost
Void Knight equipment is purchased from the Void Knight Commendation Officer on the outpost using Void Commendation Points.
| Item | Cost (Points) |
|---|---|
| Void Melee Helm | 200 |
| Void Mage Helm | 200 |
| Void Ranger Helm | 200 |
| Void Knight Top | 250 |
| Void Knight Robe | 250 |
| Void Knight Gloves | 150 |
| Elite Void Top | 200 + Full Void |
| Elite Void Robe | 200 + Full Void |
Getting the full basic Void set (one helmet, top, robe, gloves) costs 850 points. At Veteran boat with 4 points per win, that’s around 215 games — roughly 18 hours at efficient play. If you want to speed this up significantly, our OSRS Pest Control service can handle this grind for you.
OSRS Pest Control FAQ
Below are the most common questions about getting to and playing Pest Control in OSRS.
Can You Solo Pest Control in OSRS?
Pest Control requires a minimum of 5 players per boat, so it can’t be soloed. In practice, all boats fill quickly because it’s a popular minigame. Off-peak hours may mean a short wait on the Novice and Intermediate boats, but Veteran almost always pops quickly.
What Is the Fastest Way to Get Pest Control Points?
Veteran boat at 100+ combat is the fastest — 5 points per game versus 3 at Novice. Games last roughly 4–5 minutes when the team is experienced. Focus on keeping portals destroyed and healing the Void Knight when needed, as letting the Void Knight die ends the game with no points awarded.
Does Pest Control Give Combat XP?
Yes. Each win awards combat XP scaled to your combat level. The amount isn’t competitive with dedicated combat training methods, but it’s a useful secondary benefit during Void grinding. The XP is split across Attack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints, Ranged, or Magic depending on your active combat style.
Do You Need Any Quests for Pest Control?
No quests are required. Any player at combat level 40 or above can board the Novice boat and play immediately.
Is Void Knight Armour Worth Getting?
Void Knight armour gives a 10% damage and accuracy bonus for Melee, Ranged, or Magic when the full set is worn (with the matching helm). Elite Void bumps this to 12.5% for Ranged and Magic. It’s one of the best mid-game armour sets and sees use in many boss encounters — absolutely worth the grind.
4.9The trip to Pest Control is one of the quickest in the game once you’re set up with the Grouping teleport. Getting the Void set done early opens up serious options across bossing and Slayer.