In the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 76, the wilderness of Appalachia is teeming with mutated creatures, including a variety of deadly insects. One of the quests that involves dealing with these pests is "Control Pests at Dolly Sods," which is part of the "Order of the Tadpole" questline. This guide will walk you through how to complete this quest and earn your Pioneer Scout badges.

Introduction to the Quest

The "Control Pests at Dolly Sods" quest is categorized under the Bravery objective of the "Order of the Tadpole" quest. To initiate this quest, you need to visit Dolly Sods Wilderness, located west of the Thunder Mountain Power Plant on the eastern side of the map. Here, you will meet Scout Leader Treadly, a Mr. Handy robot who will assign you the task of controlling pests in the area.

Objectives of the Quest

To complete the quest, you need to collect specific insect parts:

• Bloatfly Gland

• Bloodbug Proboscis

• Radroach Meat

• Stingwing Barb

• Tick Blood Sac

These parts can be obtained by killing the respective insects and looting their bodies. While the quest suggests that you can find these insects in marked areas on your map, you can actually collect the parts from anywhere in Appalachia where these insects are found.

Along the way to completing "Control Pests at Dolly Sods," players will need to collect various Fallout 76 items like Bloatfly Gland, Bloodbug Proboscis, Radroach Meat, Stingwing Barb, and Tick Blood Sac. These items are crucial for advancing in the quest and can be found throughout Appalachia. Gathering these specific parts not only fulfills the quest requirements but also provides valuable resources that can enhance your gameplay experience in Fallout 76.

Locations for Insects

Here are some of the best locations to find the insects needed for the quest:

InsectLocationBloatfliesAaronholt Homestead, Autumn Acre Cabin, Fort DefianceBloodbugsAaronholt Homestead, Autumn Acre Cabin, Bridge on New River GorgeRadroachesCarson Family BunkerStingwingsBig MawTicksBig Maw

Completing the Quest

1. Find and Kill Insects: Head to the locations mentioned above or use your map markers to find the insects.

2. Collect Insect Parts: After killing the insects, loot their bodies to collect the required parts.

3. Return to Scout Leader Treadly: Once you have all the parts, return to Dolly Sods and speak with Scout Leader Treadly to complete the quest.

Additional Tips

• Stings and Things Quest: This quest is closely related to "Control Pests at Dolly Sods." Ensure that "Stings and Things" is active in your Pip-Boy to complete the quest successfully.

• Save Insect Parts: If you encounter these insects during other quests, save their parts for future use, especially if you plan to redo the quest for rewards like Pemmican drops.

Rewards

Completing the "Control Pests at Dolly Sods" quest will not only help you progress in the "Order of the Tadpole" questline but also reward you with the crafting item "Insect Repellent." This item can be useful for future encounters with hostile insects in Appalachia.

By following this guide, you'll be well on your way to becoming a brave Pioneer Scout and contributing to the safety of the post-apocalyptic world in Fallout 76.