Protecta EVO Express Bait Station, 2-Pack: Tamper-resistant Rodent Control

Description

If rats or large mice are testing your patience, the Protecta EVO Express Bait Station (2 Stations) gives you a professional, easy-to-service solution that actually stays put thanks to its built-in concrete weight and tamper-resistant lock. It accepts up to eight 1-ounce bait blocks or snap traps inside a removable service tray, so you can switch between baiting and trapping without changing hardware. That combination of speed, security, and flexibility is why many pros lean on EVO Express for tough perimeter jobs around dumpsters, warehouses, and homes.

Key Customer Benefits

• Stays where you put it, even in tough exterior spots. The Protecta EVO Express bait station has a built-in, fully enclosed concrete weight that keeps the station grounded without extra brackets or bolts, which is a big deal around dumpsters, fence lines, and loading docks. Many food plants and pros choose it specifically for that integrated weight since it reduces walk-offs and wind drift.
• Faster service, less fuss. A single key opens the lid, and inside you get a smooth removable tray with locking bait rods that do not fall out when you clean. That design trims minutes off each check, which adds up if you are servicing multiple stations or making frequent IPM rounds.
• Bait or snap trap, your choice. The interior accepts up to eight one-ounce bait blocks on four vertical rods, or you can load two T-Rex rat traps, or even mix bait and traps when strategy calls for it. That flexibility makes it a reliable tamper-resistant rodent bait station for changing pressure or bait-shy rats.
• Built for safety and compliance. The tough shell, internal baffles, and keyed lock help keep contents away from children, pets, and non-target wildlife while maintaining a professional look that auditors expect. Distributors and users consistently note its high level of tamper resistance in real-world settings.
• Durable materials that handle weather and repeated use. Heavy-duty, injection-molded housing, made from recycled plastic on many units, stands up to sun, rain, and repeated cleanouts without warping. That longevity protects your investment and keeps your rodent control program consistent.
• Proven results shared by everyday users. Verified buyers frequently report quick activity and fewer displaced stations once they switch to EVO Express, especially when paired with quality bait blocks. Those field reports match what many of us see on routes, which is fast acceptance and fewer service headaches.

Product Description

What the Protecta EVO Express is

The Protecta EVO Express is a professional, tamper-resistant bait station with an integrated concrete weight, designed to keep rodenticide or snap traps secure and out of reach of children, pets, and non-target wildlife. Inside, a removable service tray holds four vertical rods that accommodate up to eight one-ounce bait blocks, and the lid opens with a single key for quick checks. Many distributors also note the housing is made from heavy-duty, recycled plastic that stands up to outdoor use.

How it works

Rodents enter through two low, ramped doorways, follow internal baffles, and encounter bait blocks or snap traps placed on the tray. The design protects bait from rain and keeps it elevated and organized, which helps with both rodent acceptance and clean service visits. The pre-installed, fully enclosed concrete weight keeps the station where you put it, so you do not have to glue it to a paver or bolt it down, and there are optional holes for duckbill anchors or fence mounting when extra security is needed. Dimensions reported by retailers are about 10.5 inches long by 12 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall, which gives rats comfortable access while still fitting along tight perimeters.

What makes it effective and different

Unlike light plastic boxes that wander in wind or get dragged off by curious animals, the EVO Express ships with the weight sealed inside the base. That saves install time and reduces walk-offs around dumpsters, fence lines, loading docks, and alleyways. The interior accepts either bait blocks or two Trapper T-Rex rat traps (or Mini-Rex for mice), so you can bait, trap, or run a hybrid setup without swapping hardware. Add in the one-key service, rounded tray corners that wipe clean fast, and the ready-to-scan barcode label on many units, and you have a station that shortens every service cycle.

Practical details you will appreciate

If you want numbers, each station weighs roughly eleven pounds thanks to the internal block, so it resists wind and casual tampering while still being easy to carry on a route. The two-entry layout allows rodents to pass through and exit, since a bait station is not a trap unless you add snap traps inside, an important distinction for customer conversations. For wet areas, the ramped entry and drain option help keep bait drier, and rear mounting holes let you secure a station to fencing when needed. All of that adds up to fewer surprises at the next visit and cleaner data for your IPM notes.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand and model	Bell Laboratories, Protecta EVO Express; common SKUs: EV8001 (single) and EV8400 (2 stations).
What is in the box	Each station ships with: integrated concrete weight in the base, removable service tray with four vertical locking rods, and one keyed lock. Most distributors include one key per order or per case.
Manufacturer dimensions	12 inches by 10 inches by 6.25 inches (length by width by height).
Retailer-listed dimensions	Often listed around 14 inches by 12.2 inches by 6.4 inches. Retailers note this as approximate.
Approximate weight	Frequently listed near 10 to 11 pounds per station due to the enclosed concrete. Retailers show 10.2 pounds shipping weight and 11 pounds container size.
Housing material	Heavy duty, 100 percent recycled injection-molded plastic.
Interior capacity	Four vertical bait positions that hold up to eight blocks at one ounce each.
Trap compatibility	Accepts two Trapper T-Rex rat traps or two Mini-Rex mouse traps, or a mixed bait plus trap setup.
Entries and layout	Two ramped entry points and internal baffles to keep bait dry and out of reach of non-targets.
Anchoring options	Integrated concrete weight for stability. Also includes rear mounting holes for fence lines and a bottom opening for a duckbill anchor or drainage.
Service features	Single-lock key for fast checks, removable rounded-corner tray, and a pre-installed Bell barcode sticker for route tracking.
Color	Black (standard).
Use sites	Professional indoor or outdoor use around residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Bait is not included.
Typical placement guidance	For rats, many programs place stations 15 to 30 feet apart on exteriors and 50 to 100 feet at large commercial sites, adjusted for pressure and audits. Always follow the bait label.
Regulatory and safety notes	Most structural rodenticide labels require bait to be used in or within 100 feet of man-made structures and inside tamper-resistant stations. Use only as the label directs.
Sustainability detail	Housing made from recycled plastic, designed for repeated servicing and long service life.
Smart-tray option	Compatible with Express iQ tray variants that add sensing for activity monitoring, sold as a separate configuration.

 

How to Use and Install the Protecta EVO Express

Before you start: safety, labels, and compliance

Any time you load rodenticide into a tamper resistant bait station, you are working under the product label and federal guidance. Most structural rodenticide labels restrict outdoor use to in or within one hundred feet of buildings or other man-made structures, and they require tamper-resistant stations for all above-ground outdoor applications. Read the label you are using, then set your stations accordingly. Clearly mark each station with a poison warning and keep them out of reach of children and pets.

Plan your placement

Walk the site with a flashlight first. You are looking for rub marks, droppings, runways in vegetation, active burrows, and rub points along walls. Place stations directly on those travel routes or between harborage and food, not in open spaces where rats are unlikely to explore. Along building exteriors and fence lines, many programs position rat stations roughly fifteen to thirty feet apart, tightening spacing if pressure is heavy. If you need a number for mice indoors, think about ten to twelve feet apart. Always adjust spacing to the site and what the label allows.

Assemble and anchor the EVO Express

Open the lid with the Bell key, lift out the smooth service tray, and decide on baiting or trapping. The EVO Express has an integrated concrete weight so it already resists wind and walk-offs. If you want extra security, use the rear mounting holes to secure to fencing or run a duckbill anchor through the base opening. Place the station with entries tight to the wall or curb so both doors sit flush to rodent runways.

If you are baiting: load for acceptance and control

Install up to eight one-ounce bait blocks on the four vertical rods in the removable tray. Keep blocks secured and elevated so they stay dry and cannot be dragged out. Put stations where rats already travel, then record the location and initial amounts. For sensitive accounts, many teams start with non-toxic monitoring blocks to map activity, then swap to toxic bait or traps once feeding is confirmed. That approach reduces risk and gives you a clean before-and-after story for auditors and clients.

If you are trapping: snap traps inside the station

The EVO Express accepts two Trapper T-Rex rat traps or two Mini-Rex for mice. Pre-bait unset traps for a night or two if rats are wary, then set them and reinstall the tray. Position trap jaws perpendicular to the wall, inside the station, so a rat moving through hits the trigger naturally. Using traps inside a locked station keeps non-targets out while giving you quick, visible results.

Service Procedures that actually works

On your first week, check every station within two to three days to confirm acceptance and to top up or adjust. After that, move to a weekly cadence until pressure collapses, then to a biweekly or monthly preventive schedule, as your label and audit scheme allow. Each service, do three things in order: inspect the outside and placement, open and document consumption or trap catches, then wipe out debris and replace bait or reset traps. Rounded tray corners and fixed rods in the EVO Express make that cleanout fast and tidy, which helps you maintain consistent data across visits.

Smart monitoring option

If you are running a large route or audited facility, consider the Express iQ tray. You pop out the standard tray, drop in the iQ tray, pair in the app, and start sensing visits. That saves time on low-or-no-activity stations because you are not opening everything just to find nothing inside.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not set stations far from structures outdoors, since most modern labels limit placements to within one hundred feet. Do not space stations so widely that rodents never encounter them. Do not expect rats to discover bait in open areas. And never leave stations unmarked or accessible to kids or pets. A little discipline here protects wildlife, keeps you compliant, and improves results.

Usage Tips

Rats can be suspicious of anything new. If you see avoidance, leave the stations in place and try a short pre-baiting period, for example, food-grade attractant or a tiny smear of the bait’s cereal binder on unset traps inside the station. Once you see comfortable feeding or interest, set traps or install toxic blocks as the label allows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Protecta EVO Express actually kill rats, or is it just a box?

It is a tamper resistant station that holds rodenticide or snap traps. Rodents enter, feed on bait or trigger traps, then leave. The station itself does not kill anything unless you install traps inside. It can hold two Trapper T-Rex rat traps or two Mini-Rex mouse traps, and up to eight one-ounce bait blocks.

Is it safe to use around kids and dogs?

Yes, when used as directed. Bell Labs specifies that EVO Express is tamper resistant for kids and dogs, and retailer Q and A explains why it is considered pet safe when locked and used per label. Always follow the rodenticide label and secure placements.

Does it come with bait or traps in the box?

No. Stations are sold empty. Multiple retailer FAQs and listings note that bait and traps are purchased separately.

How many bait blocks fit inside?

Up to eight one-ounce blocks on four vertical locking rods inside the removable service tray.

Can I use soft bait pouches, or only blocks?

You can use soft bait. Retailer guidance shows soft bait pouches can be pierced and slid onto the vertical rods the same way as blocks.

Can I run a hybrid setup with bait and snap traps together?

Yes. Pros often combine methods when strategy calls for it. The station accommodates traps and bait, and Q and A confirms mixed setups are supported. Use good judgment so traps do not obstruct feeding or servicing.

Will rodents drag bait out of the station?

The interior uses locking rods and internal baffles that help keep bait secured and elevated. That design protects bait and reduces scatter in real-world conditions.

Do I need to anchor it if it already has weight?

Often you will not. EVO Express has an integrated concrete weight that keeps the station put. If you want extra security, there are rear mounting holes and an opening for a duckbill ground anchor.

Where should I place stations, and how many do I need?

Place along walls, fence lines, and travel routes near structures, not out in open spaces. A common pattern for a home is four to six stations around the structure, one at each corner and near entries as needed. Adjust to pressure and the label.

Can I leave it outside in rain or snow?

Yes. It is designed for outdoor use. If snow blocks the entries, brush it away so rodents can still access the station.

How often should I check and service the stations?

Early on, weekly checks are a good rhythm. As populations drop, you can stretch to monthly. General guidance is to check more frequently at the start so bait never runs out, then taper to a maintenance cadence. Avoid harsh cleaners; wipe or rinse, then reload.

Does the key that opens EVO Express work on other Bell EVO stations?

Yes. Replacement EVO keys are sold for EVO Express, EVO Ambush, EVO Circuit, and EVO Landscape. If you lose yours, spares are widely available.

How many keys come with a purchase?

Key packaging varies by seller. Some listings indicate one key per order or per six stations, while other retailers list an accessory bag with key and rods in the box. Check the seller’s listing before you buy.

Is EVO Express for rats only, or mice too?

It is sized for rats and also works for mice. In general, any rat-size station can serve both, while tiny mouse-only stations will not fit rats.

What are the rules about placing bait outdoors near buildings?

Modern U.S. label guidance restricts most structural rodenticides to use in or within one hundred feet of buildings or man-made structures, and above-ground outdoor use must be in tamper resistant stations. Always follow the specific bait label you are using.

Can I add remote monitoring to this station?

Yes. The Express iQ tray drops in place of the standard tray and provides sensing to track visits. It is designed for EVO Express and is water and weather resistant.

How is EVO Express different from EVO Landscape or EVO Ambush?

EVO Express is a rectangular station with an integrated concrete weight for fast, secure placements. EVO Landscape is a weighted rock-look station for sites that need to blend in. EVO Ambush is a low-profile station for tight spots without an internal weight. All are tamper resistant and accept Bell bait blocks and compatible traps.

What about using fertility control like ContraPest inside EVO Express?

Some programs deploy ContraPest in EVO Express. The manufacturer of ContraPest lists compatibility with EVO Express trays and tanks. Use only as those product labels direct.

Conclusion

If you want a station that stays put, services quickly, and adapts to baiting or trapping without extra hardware, the Protecta EVO Express bait station is the dependable choice. The integrated concrete weight keeps each station planted, the single key speeds service, and the interior accepts up to eight one-ounce blocks or two Trapper T-Rex rat traps, so you can match the setup to your pressure without changing boxes.

From a practical standpoint, the compact footprint, about 12 inches by 10 inches by 6.25 inches, fits tight along walls and fence lines, and the removable tray with locking rods helps you clean fast and keep bait secured. Those small design choices are what help pros cut service time while maintaining strong tamper resistance.

One last reminder as you deploy: keep placements near structures and follow your bait label verbatim. Current U.S. guidance limits most structural rodenticide use to in or within one hundred feet of buildings or other man-made structures, and above-ground outdoor bait must be inside a tamper resistant station, which is exactly what EVO Express provides.