The Protecta EVO Mouse Bait Station Vertical Rods included with the Protecta EVO Mouse Bait Station are used when baiting with a soft bait rodenticide to help secure the bait. Insert rods vertically into the bottom on each side inside the station. Each rod will hold 1 x soft bait pouch. Push soft bait onto the rod till the rod is completely through the pouch. Always wear gloves when handling rodent bait stations and rodent bait.