No, the Maki Mini Bait Blocks are not individually wrapped inside the 16-pound pail.
Yes, Maki Mini Bait Blocks as well as any other rodent bait should always be secured on bait rods in tamper resistant bait stations in order to prevent children and non-target animals from accessing the bait, in addition to preventing the target rodents from either hoarding the bait or relocating the blocks to a more sensitive area.