diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/job_closets.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/job_closets.dm
index 0c9db7dca3d..ef45b4800dc 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/job_closets.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/job_closets.dm
@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@
 	new /obj/item/clothing/under/sundress(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/under/waiter(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/under/waiter(src)
+	if(prob(1))
+		new /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/mousegun(src)
 	new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_service(src)
 	new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_service(src)
 	new /obj/item/weapon/storage/box/gloves(src)
@@ -70,6 +72,8 @@
 	new /obj/item/weapon/cartridge/janitor(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/black(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/purple(src)
+	new /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/mousegun(src)
+	new /obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster/armpit(src)
 	new /obj/item/device/flashlight(src)
 	new /obj/item/weapon/caution(src)
 	new /obj/item/weapon/caution(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/rat.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/rat.dm
index 1ceaaf201ee..39e00218e8e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/rat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/rat.dm
@@ -18,21 +18,21 @@
 	'sound/effects/creatures/rat_squeaks_2.ogg',
 	'sound/effects/creatures/rat_squeaks_3.ogg',
 	'sound/effects/creatures/rat_squeaks_4.ogg')
-	var/last_softsqueak = null//Used to prevent the same soft squeak twice in a row
-	var/squeals = 5//Spam control.
-	var/maxSqueals = 2//SPAM PROTECTION
-	var/last_squealgain = 0// #TODO-FUTURE: Remove from life() once something else is created
+	var/last_softsqueak = null //Used to prevent the same soft squeak twice in a row
+	var/squeals = 5 //Spam control.
+	var/maxSqueals = 2 //SPAM PROTECTION
+	var/last_squealgain = 0 // #TODO-FUTURE: Remove from life() once something else is created
 	var/squeakcooldown = 0
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE
 	speak_chance = 3
 	turns_per_move = 5
 	see_in_dark = 6
-	maxHealth = 10
-	health = 10
+	maxHealth = 5
+	health = 5
 	meat_type = /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/rat
-	response_help  = "pets"
+	response_help = "pets"
 	response_disarm = "gently pushes aside"
-	response_harm   = "stomps on"
+	response_harm = "stomps on"
 	density = 0
 	meat_amount = 2 // Rats are a bit bigger, so a bit more meat for dreg-feeding.
 	var/body_color //brown, gray, white, american irish, hooded leave blank for random
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
index b20218bd088..34aa757e83d 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
@@ -158,8 +158,8 @@
 	dispersion = list(0, 8)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/mousegun
-	name = "\improper NT \"Arodentia\" Exterminator ray"
-	desc = "A highly sophisticated and certainly experimental raygun designed for rapid pest-control."
+	name = "\improper NT \"Arodentia\" Pesti-Shock"
+	desc = "A highly sophisticated and probably safe beamgun designed for rapid pest-control."
 	icon_state = "floramut100"
 	item_state = "floramut"
 	charge_meter = 0
@@ -170,21 +170,21 @@
 	slot_flags = SLOT_HOLSTER | SLOT_BELT
 	max_shots = 6
 	sel_mode = 1
-	burst = 3
-	burst_delay = 1
-	move_delay = 0
-	fire_delay = 3
-	dispersion = list(0, 15, 15)
-
+	var/emagged = FALSE
 	needspin = FALSE
 
-	var/lightfail = 0
-
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/mousegun/handle_post_fire(mob/user, atom/target, var/pointblank=0, var/reflex=0, var/playemote = 1)
 	var/T = get_turf(user)
 	spark(T, 3, alldirs)
 	..()
 
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/mousegun/emag_act(var/remaining_charges, var/mob/user)
+	if(!emagged)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You overload \the [src]'s shock modulator.</span>")
+		projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/beam/mousegun/emag
+		emagged = TRUE
+		return TRUE
+
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/net
 	name = "net gun"
 	desc = "A gun designed to deploy energy nets to capture animals or unruly crew members."
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
index 0368657c51f..e8d7aebbd04 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@
 	impact_type = /obj/effect/projectile/impact/disabler
 
 /obj/item/projectile/beam/mousegun
-	name = "diffuse electrical arc"
+	name = "electrical arc"
 	icon_state = "stun"
 	nodamage = 1
 	damage_type = HALLOSS
@@ -191,37 +191,78 @@
 	..()
 
 /obj/item/projectile/beam/mousegun/proc/mousepulse(turf/epicenter, range, log=0)
-	if (!epicenter)
+	if(!epicenter)
 		return
 
-	if (!istype(epicenter, /turf))
+	if(!istype(epicenter, /turf))
 		epicenter = get_turf(epicenter.loc)
 
-	for (var/mob/living/M in range(range, epicenter))
+	for(var/mob/living/M in range(range, epicenter))
 		var/distance = get_dist(epicenter, M)
-		if (distance < 0)
+		if(distance < 0)
 			distance = 0
-		if (distance <= range)
-			if (M.mob_size <= 2 && (M.find_type() & TYPE_ORGANIC))
-				M.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[M] bursts like a balloon!</span>")
-				M.gib()
+		if(distance <= range)
+			if (M.mob_size <= 3 && (M.find_type() & TYPE_ORGANIC))
+				M.visible_message("<span class='danger'>\The [M] gets fried!</span>")
+				M.color = "#4d4d4d" //get fried
+				M.death()
 				spark(M, 3, alldirs)
-			else if (iscarbon(M) && M.contents.len)
-				for (var/obj/item/weapon/holder/H in M.contents)
-					if (!H.contained)
+			else if(iscarbon(M) && M.contents.len)
+				for(var/obj/item/weapon/holder/H in M.contents)
+					if(!H.contained)
 						continue
 
 					var/mob/living/A = H.contained
-					if (!istype(A))
+					if(!istype(A))
 						continue
 
-					if (A.mob_size <= 2 && (A.find_type() & TYPE_ORGANIC))
+					if(A.mob_size <= 3 && (A.find_type() & TYPE_ORGANIC))
+						H.release_mob()
+						A.visible_message("<span class='danger'>\The [A] gets fried!</span>")
+						A.color = "#4d4d4d" //get fried
+						A.death()
+
+			to_chat(M, 'sound/effects/basscannon.ogg')
+	return TRUE
+
+/obj/item/projectile/beam/mousegun/emag
+	name = "diffuse electrical arc"
+
+	taser_effect = 1
+	agony = 60
+
+/obj/item/projectile/beam/mousegun/emag/mousepulse(turf/epicenter, range, log=0)
+	if(!epicenter)
+		return
+
+	if(!istype(epicenter, /turf))
+		epicenter = get_turf(epicenter.loc)
+
+	for(var/mob/living/M in range(range, epicenter))
+		var/distance = get_dist(epicenter, M)
+		if(distance < 0)
+			distance = 0
+		if(distance <= range)
+			if(M.mob_size <= 4 && (M.find_type() & TYPE_ORGANIC))
+				M.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[M] bursts like a balloon!</span>")
+				M.gib()
+				spark(M, 3, alldirs)
+			else if(iscarbon(M) && M.contents.len)
+				for(var/obj/item/weapon/holder/H in M.contents)
+					if(!H.contained)
+						continue
+
+					var/mob/living/A = H.contained
+					if(!istype(A))
+						continue
+
+					if(A.mob_size <= 4 && (A.find_type() & TYPE_ORGANIC))
 						H.release_mob()
 						A.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[A] bursts like a balloon!</span>")
 						A.gib()
 
 			to_chat(M, 'sound/effects/basscannon.ogg')
-	return 1
+	return TRUE
 
 /obj/item/projectile/beam/shotgun
 	name = "diffuse laser"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves - deathToRats.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves - deathToRats.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..b219144424f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves - deathToRats.yml	
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+
+author: Geeves
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes: 
+  - rscadd: "Janitorial staff are now equipped with an Arodentia gun, capable of keeping any well-meaning establishment clear of pests."
+  - rscadd: "Janitorial staff now have an armpit holster to keep their Arodentia gun in."
+  - tweak: "Arodentia guns have come out of the experimental phase, now featuring new abilities."
+  - tweak: "Rats now have their health reduced to reasonable levels."
\ No newline at end of file