The invention relates to a device (1) for holding bait (2), in particular bait for rodents, comprising: a housing part (3) which can be inserted in a manhole, in particular a sewer manhole or a cable manhole, at least one bait platform (8) which is arranged in the housing part (3) and which delimits at least one through-opening (9) on the side of the bait platform, through which a rodent can reach bait (2) arranged in the housing part (3).
