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Pest Patrol gameplay guide and player questions
itch.io browser edition · Researched Nov 2, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 2, 2026.
Source facts
What is the primary gameplay mechanic for eliminating pests?
To eliminate pests, you must tap or click on them. Different pests require varying amounts of hits to defeat; for example, ants and roaches require one hit, while rats require two and giant bugs require four to five hits.
How should I prioritize my actions during a level?
Focus on squashing pests before they reach your picnic blanket. If a pest reaches the blanket, you lose a heart. Since you only have five hearts total, preventing these reaches is essential to avoid a game over.
The objective is to squash the level goal to advance. Successfully clearing a level provides a benefit by restoring one heart, which helps you maintain your health for the subsequent, more difficult waves of the invasion.
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