Top Quality Division Board assembled in NZ — designed for splitting, merging, upper entrances, and optional V-Gate vaporization access.
This NZ-assembled division board is built with a strong wooden rim and durable plywood board. It can be used as a division board, merge board or hive mat depending on your hive management setup.
Use to separate hive sections or provide a dedicated upper entrance when required. Choose from dipped or undipped, front entry, side entry, no V-Gate, front V-Gate or side V-Gate options.
Preorder now — stock due August
This product is available for preorder, with stock due in August.
Preorder now to secure your preferred configuration, including dipped or undipped finish, entry position and V-Gate position.
V-Gate option — vaporizing application made easy
The optional V-Gate Vaporizing port is a dedicated access point built into the division board rim for easier, cleaner and more consistent oxalic acid vaporizing application.
Instead of pushing a vaporizer through timber or using temporary access points, the V-Gate uses a metal-on-metal plate design to help reduce wear, maintain better nozzle alignment and make repeat treatments faster and more reliable.
- Dedicated vaporizing port A purpose-built access point for vaporizing directly into the hive without altering the brood box.
- Better vaporizing placement Applies vaporizing into the empty cavity above the brood nest, helping achieve excellent coverage through the brood nest.
- Ideal with ventilated floors Vapour enters from above the colony rather than escaping out through bottom vents.
- Metal-on-metal design Helps reduce wear from repeated vaporizer use and avoids oval timber entry points that can affect nozzle alignment.
- Helps prevent nozzle chill Reduces the cooling effect caused by cold, wet wood, helping prevent blockages and allowing more applications before cleaning is required.
- Front or side access Choose the V-Gate position that best suits your hive setup and treatment workflow.
V-Gate product video
Common uses
- Hive splits Allows a hive to be divided into separate upper and lower sections when managing splits or queen work.
- Winter top vent Can be used to provide a top vent over winter to reduce condensation issues.
- Optional entry point Choose no entry, front entry or side entry depending on whether the upper section needs its own flight entrance.
- Hive space management Helps close off or manage space within the hive, making it useful for smaller colonies or seasonal management.
- Requeening support Useful when isolating parts of a colony or managing temporary queen-right and queenless sections.
- Seasonal flexibility A versatile board for beekeepers who want one product that can support multiple hive management tasks.
Divider board construction
| Assembly | Assembled in NZ. |
|---|---|
| Size | 507mm x 407mm. |
| Frame | 21mm thick wooden frame with 40mm x 8mm entry. |
| Board | 4mm plywood. |
| Rim material | The rim is made from Russian Pine — very strong and durable. |
| Edges | Radiused outer edges for comfortable handling. |
| Corner assembly | Each corner has one pancake head stainless screw for a secure assembly. |
| Carton quantity | 15 per carton. |
Options
Finish
Dipped — the wooden rim has been dipped in hot micro-crystalline wax prior to assembly, making it far more durable and longer lasting.
Undipped — the Russian Pine rim is left in its natural untreated state.
Entry position
Front Entry — includes a front entrance cut-out for upper-hive access.
Side Entry — includes a side entrance cut-out for upper-hive access.
V-Gate position
Front V-Gate — fitted with the V-Gate vapour port on the front of the divider board.
Side V-Gate — fitted with the V-Gate vapour port on the side of the divider board.
Choosing a layout
Choose the entry and V-Gate positions that best suit your hive setup, yard layout and treatment workflow.
For example, a front entry is ideal when the upper section should fly from the front, while a side entry can help keep entrances separated during split management.
Important option note: Front Entry cannot be selected with Front V-Gate, and Side Entry cannot be selected with Side V-Gate. Choose opposite positions if both an entry and V-Gate are required.