The Hivemaster Drip Tray Pallet is made from tough food-grade polyethylene and includes base vents / plugs to enable rapid and even heating and better dehumidification.
Product video
Key features
Practical pallet design
3 pallets fit perfectly across a 2.5m wide truck deck.
Honey super locator lugs.
The lugs lock pallets together when stacked out of season.
Built for strength
Double rib corners give exceptional strength.
Angle steel brackets can be added for additional load capacity.
Load rating: 1000kg+
Options available
Option
Description
Dimensions
With gap in pallet
Has a centre space for a piece of timber to be placed in. This allows you to stack the boxes up tight against the timber while still leaving space between the stacks to get your hands in, or for a cradle from the likes of an EZI-Loader.
1063mm x 820mm x 200mm
Without gap in pallet
Boxes all stack tightly on the pallet without any gaps.
1010mm x 820mm x 200mm
Technical details
Made in NZ.
Made from tough food-grade polyethylene.
Base vents / plugs enable rapid and even heating and better dehumidification.
Electric Drill Press (DP) Model with slotted brass head
740-0200
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Regular price
$960.00
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Heavy Duty Electric Drill Press Beehive Brander
As you may or may not know, MPI have release a Notice to do with Exporting Honey that contains following: ""Beekeepers must permanently mark all honey boxes presented for extraction with the beekeepers allocated identification code under the AFBPMP or a different code which achieves equivalent or better identification"" This rule came into effect on the 11th of December 2018.
Get your Hives compliant using our Branders Now!
- 240v 400w Element
- Doesn't cool down quickly when in use
- Fit to a Drill Press or to a Beequip Brander Press
- Very efficient way of branding frames and boxes
Our branders have FULL Certification to NZ and AUS Electrical Safety Standards
Your selected cable option for DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita or AEG
FREE 2kg of oxalic acid
This special package gives you everything needed to get your commercial vaporisation setup underway,
while saving compared with purchasing the main components separately.
Fast Treatments with Consistent All-Day Power
The InstantVap Turbo is the fastest and most powerful InstantVap yet,
delivering a 2g dose in approximately 13 seconds.
Commercial beekeepers using the Turbo report that it is around twice as fast as previous
InstantVap models.
A fast vaporiser needs a power source that can keep up. That is why the Turbo has been paired
with the high-capacity 18V 60Ah Battery Pack.
Its 60Ah capacity is roughly equivalent to carrying
four to five large 12–14Ah power-tool batteries.
Why the 60Ah Battery Pack Matters
As an individual power-tool battery begins to run flat, the Turbo can take longer to recover between doses.
Across hundreds or thousands of hives, even a small increase in treatment time can add significantly to the
beekeeper’s total labour cost.
When multiple individual batteries are used, this performance drop-off happens repeatedly — once near the end
of every battery. With the 60Ah Battery Pack, you receive steady, consistent power for much longer, with the
drop-off occurring only once when the large pack finally reaches the end of its charge.
This means fewer interruptions, fewer battery changes and more time spent treating hives.
Designed Around Commercial Beekeeping
For commercial operators, efficiency is about more than the speed of a single dose. It is about how quickly
the team can move through an entire apiary without unnecessary stops, equipment changes or waiting for batteries.
Teams using two Turbos will often place the Battery Pack on the ground rather than wearing the harness.
One Turbo can be positioned beside one pallet and the second beside the next pallet. The operator can then
move between the pallets and work efficiently around the four hives.
If one beekeeper wants to carry and use two separate Turbo setups, a second Battery Pack can be purchased.
Both packs can be placed in a suitable heavy-duty backpack, providing a practical mobile twin-Turbo arrangement.
A Battery Pack for More Than the InstantVap
The 60Ah Battery Pack is available with connections for DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita and AEG power tools.
This makes it a versatile power source for other compatible cordless equipment used around the apiary, workshop or farm.
Potential beekeeping applications include:
Bee blowers when clearing bees from honey supers
Weed eaters and line trimmers around apiary sites
Drills and impact drivers for assembling or repairing hive boxes
Nail guns for hiveware production and field repairs
Saws, grinders, lights and other compatible cordless tools
Appropriate respiratory and eye protection must be worn when vaporising oxalic acid. Respiratory masks are not
included in this package and should be purchased separately if required.
Combine rapid Turbo treatment times with long-lasting, consistent 60Ah power and receive
2kg of oxalic acid FREE.
A complete, specially priced vaporisation package developed for beekeepers who need to treat more hives
in less time.
Actual operating time will vary depending on dose size, workload, tool power draw and operating conditions.
Always follow the oxalic acid product instructions and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Basic Swedish Cloth STARTER
751-0046
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$800.00
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Stay prepared with the Swedish Cloth Basic Kit, ideal for smaller-scale beekeepers or those just starting the Swedish cloth treatment option for their varroa control. This basic kit includes everything you need to make hundreds of Swedish cloths, ensuring your hives remain healthy and productive.
Remember to mix your solution 50/50 for these strips
2000 Swedish Cloths: Ready for soaking and use in your hives.
25kg Oxalic Acid (OA): High-purity oxalic acid for effective treatments.
25kg Glycerine: Premium glycerine for optimal absorption.
4 x Soak Tubs: Used for soaking 100 strips at a time.
400 x Ziplock Bags: Store the ready-to-use soaked strips.
Why Choose the Basic Kit?
Bulk Supply: Perfect for smaller-scale beekeeping operations.
Cost-Effective Solution: Buy in bulk and save.
Reliable Hive Maintenance: Ensure continuous care for your hives.
This kit is designed for beekeepers who want a ready supply of Swedish cloths to support their hive management needs.
Standard Swedish Cloth STARTER
751-0047
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$1,600.00
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Stay prepared with the Swedish Cloth Standard Starter Kit, ideal for large-scale beekeepers or those looking for long-term hive maintenance solutions. This bulk kit includes everything you need to make thousands of Swedish cloths, ensuring your hives remain healthy and productive.
Remember to mix your solution 50/50 for these strips
4000 Swedish Cloths: Ready for soaking and use in your hives.
50kg Oxalic Acid (OA): High-purity oxalic acid for effective treatments.
50kg Glycerine: Premium glycerine for optimal absorption.
8 x Soak Tubs: Used for soaking 100 strips at a time.
100 x Ziplock Bags: Store the ready-to-use soaked strips.
Why Choose the Standard Kit?
Bulk Supply: Perfect for commercial or large-scale beekeeping operations.
Cost-Effective Solution: Buy in bulk and save.
Reliable Hive Maintenance: Ensure continuous care for your hives.
This comprehensive kit is designed for serious beekeepers who want a ready supply of Swedish cloths to support their hive management needs.
V-Gate SS Queen Excluder
750-0516.21-SVG
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Regular price
$28.30
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Stainless Steel Queen Excluder — Now Available with V-Gate
A wooden-rimmed stainless steel queen excluder with the option of a closable entry and the new V-Gate port.
Ideal for beekeepers wanting a durable, long-lasting excluder for acid treatment systems, two-queen setups, or simply the flexibility of a second entrance.
Pre-order
Pre-order item — stock due in August
This product is currently available for pre-order. Stock is due in August, subject to transit time.
Product overview
The V-Gate is a dedicated vaporizing access point built into a compatible 21mm rim. It is designed to make oxalic acid vaporization application easier, cleaner and more consistent, without needing to alter the brood box itself.
Instead of pushing a vaporizer through timber, the V-Gate uses a metal-on-metal plate design to help reduce wear, maintain better nozzle alignment and reduce nozzle chilling during repeated use.
A large number of beekeepers now use Swedish Cloth strips on top of the brood frames. The 21mm rim gives the correct bee space between the strips and the excluder mesh for maximum efficacy. Beekeepers report they get minimal burr comb on the excluder mesh if they use the cloth strips during the honey flow.
The rims are assembled with 38mm stainless-steel pancake-head screws for maximum strength and longevity.
Product video
Why choose V-Gate on an excluder?
Built for acid treatment workflows — a dedicated vaporizing port for oxalic acid vaporizing application.
Great vaporizing placement — applies vaporizing into the cavity above the brood nest for excellent coverage through the brood area.
Ideal with ventilated floors — vaporizing enters from above the colony rather than escaping through bottom vents.
Metal-on-metal design — reduces timber wear from repeated vaporizer entry and helps avoid ovalled-out wooden holes.
Helps prevent nozzle chill — avoids the cooling effect caused by cold, wet wood, allowing more applications before cleaning is required.
Front or side access — choose the position that best suits your hive setup and treatment routine.
Why stainless steel matters
As acid treatments become more common, rusty galvanised queen excluders can become a real hassle. This excluder uses stainless steel, making it a better long-term choice for beekeepers using acid treatment systems.
Stainless steel excluder mesh for long-lasting performance.
Very gentle on bees’ wings.
Great for acid treatments and general hive use.
Wooden rim for strength, durability and easy handling.
Closable 75mm entry option available for two-queen systems or a second entrance.
Further reading
Be sure to read our blog post on why stainless steel matters for excluders: Click here to view.
Product specifications
Overall excluder size: 507mm x 406mm.
Mesh gap: 4.2mm - 4.3mm
Entry gate size: 75mm.
Wooden rim: available dipped or undipped.
Options
Rim finish
Dipped
The wooden rim is dipped in microcrystalline wax to help protect it from rot and increase service life.
Undipped
The wooden rim is left untreated for beekeepers who prefer an undipped finish.
Entry option
No Entry
Standard wooden-rimmed stainless steel excluder with no closable entry gate.
Front Entry
Fitted with a closable entry on the front of the excluder. Ideal where front access is preferred.
Side Entry
Fitted with a closable entry on the side of the excluder. Ideal where side access suits your hive setup.
V-Gate option
Front V-Gate
Fitted with the V-Gate vaporizing port on the front of the excluder for front access during treatment.
Side V-Gate
Fitted with the V-Gate vapour port on the side of the excluder for side access during treatment.
Important option compatibility
The entry gate and V-Gate cannot be fitted in the same position on the excluder.
Front Entry cannot be combined with Front V-Gate.
Side Entry cannot be combined with Side V-Gate.
You can still choose opposite-side combinations, such as Front Entry + Side V-Gate or Side Entry + Front V-Gate.
Top Quality Hive Mat assembled in NZ — now available with V-Gate.
This NZ-assembled hive mat is built with a 21mm thick wooden rim and durable 4mm plywood centre board. Choose the standard version, or upgrade to the new V-Gate vapour port for easier, cleaner and more consistent oxalic acid vaporization.
The V-Gate is a dedicated vaporizing access point built into the 21mm rim. 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.
It is recommended to drill a 10mm hole in the lid to align with the V-Gate so that the lid does not need to be removed for vapour applications.
Pre-order now
Stock due August.
This product is currently available for pre-order. Orders placed now will be supplied once stock arrives in August.
Product video
Why choose V-Gate?
Dedicated vapour port A purpose-built access point for vaporizing directly into the hive without altering the brood box.
Better vapour placement Applies vapour 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 port position that best suits your hive setup and treatment workflow.
Hive mat construction
Assembly
Assembled in NZ.
Size
507mm x 407mm.
Frame
21mm thick wooden frame.
Board
4mm plywood.
Carton quantity
15 per carton.
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.
Options
Rim
Treated — the wooden rim has been dipped in hot micro-crystalline wax prior to assembly, making it far more durable and longer lasting.
Untreated — the Russian Pine rim is left in its natural untreated state.
V-Gate position
V-Gate Front — fitted with the V-Gate vapour port on the front of the hive mat for front access during treatment.
V-Gate Side — fitted with the V-Gate vapour port on the side of the hive mat for side access during treatment.
Wooden Frames for 4 way Nuc
801-2512
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$3.40
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Assembled and fitted with Wax Coated Plastic Foundation
12 Volt Battery - 18Ah
780-0071
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$110.00
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Sealed Battery
Not for Commercial Vaporizing - Commercial Vaporizer available here
The 18ah will do 20-30 2min sessions before needing a recharge.
Click Hereto buy a Battery Charger for these batteries.
To modify Q8 to take Communal Super below.
950-0051C
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$15.00
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Purchase this and we will prepare 1 of your Q8 queen mating nucleus beehives to suit a community super being placed under it.
This involves:
- Fitting an extra Q8 entrance.
- Locate and secure the center partition.
Honey Gate to suit Heated Tank
750-0620.1
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$16.00
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This honey gate is fitted with an adapter to suit our stainless heated tank, which makes it great for pouring honey.
6 Frame Reversible Extractor
750-0646
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$2,150.00
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This 6 Frame Reversible Extractor is a powerhouse of extraction with a programmable three-phase inverter motor for total control, enabled by a simple speed controller and digital readout. Its 304-grade stainless steel and clear lids are solidly constructed, and it has over 100 settings for flexible operation. An ideal choice for speedy extraction with reliable, consistent results.
A simple speed controller with a digital readout of revolutions and with forward/reverse buttons, gives you accurate control on the extraction and keeps it consistent. Read outs on the voltage, amps and hertz are also available.
The inverter motor is three phase with the the control unit converting the single phase input to three phase in order to have full control of the motor. With over 100 settings, the controller is very flexible if needed otherwise it operates as a simple straight forward extractor.
Ensure honey in the frames is warm enough. Straight off the hive is usually okay if the weather is not too cold and the bees have been brushed or blown off the frames. Otherwise, leave in a small warm room at around 28 degrees C for 48 hours.
Clean equipment before use.
Uncap frames as shown in video.
Use frames of similar weight on opposite sides to reduce vibrations.
Run extractor at about half speed to get half the honey out of the first side. If the frames have wax foundation and you go too fast, the weight of the honey on opposite side will damage the comb.
Turn frames around and spin honey from other side. Depending on honey type and temperature, one pass may be enough on second side or it may need to be done with 2 passes. 2nd pass can be faster than the first.
Shift frames back to first side and extract remaining honey with a slightly faster speed.
Let the honey flow out of the extractor through a stainless steel double strainer and into food grade honey pails with honey gates at the bottom.
Leave the honey pail in warm place for 2 days to allow any wax residues and air bubbles to go to the top.
Then you can decant beautiful pure honey out of the honey gate at the bottom into polyjars, or similar.
The wax cappings can be left to drain over a grid like a stainless steel queen excluder. (Leave in a warm place to allow maximum honey to drain from the wax.)
The drained honey can be poured through a honey strainer. (Repeat steps 9 – 11.)
Cardboard Strip Soak Tub 13L
751-0008
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$17.50
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Small soak tub for Hobbyist Kits.
These are used for soaking 40 x cardboard strips at a time.
Complete Puracell Frame
805-2210B
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$4.90
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Wooden Assembled Frame with Puracell Foundation
A well-made wooden assembled frame fitted with premium Puracell plastic foundation. This is a convenient ready-to-use option for beekeepers who want the strength and feel of a wooden frame combined with the unique advantages of Puracell foundation.
These frames are based on Beequip’s assembled wooden frame, made from high quality pine and precisely assembled to save time. The top and bottom bars are grooved to suit plastic foundation, giving a tidy and secure fit.
Why Choose Puracell?
True-to-nature cell design — engineered to closely match natural honeycomb.
Thinner cell walls — designed to help bees draw comb faster.
More usable space — Puracell’s thinner walls provide up to 10% more cells per frame.
Domed cell bases — shaped more like the way bees naturally build comb.
Commercial strength — made from BPA-free virgin plastic for durability in handling and extraction.
Available waxed or unwaxed — choose the option that best suits your beekeeping setup.
Options Available
Foundation Colour
White or Black
Wax Option
Waxed or Unwaxed
Frame Depth
3/4 Depth or Full Depth
Frame Width
33mm, 35mm or 42mm(3/4d only)
Product Details
Wooden assembled frame fitted with Puracell plastic foundation
Made from high quality Timber
Machined grooves in the top and bottom bars for plastic foundation
Strong stapled assembly
Available in 3/4 depth and full depth
Available with black or white Puracell foundation
Available waxed or unwaxed
Available in 33mm, 35mm or 42mm frame widths
Frame Width Guide
33mm — allows a little more space in the box, which can help with wax and propolis build-up and gives more flexibility with frame placement.
35mm — tighter spacing, commonly used where 10 frames are fitted snugly in a standard super.
42mm — Manley Frames which are wider spacing option for beekeepers wanting extra frame spacing. 3/4 Depth only and 8 frames per box)
Select your preferred depth, frame width, foundation colour, and wax option before adding to cart.
V-Gate Division Board
790-0011-FE-SVG-W
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$19.80
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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.
AEG Adaptor for Makita tools.
760-0030-AEG
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$35.00
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Convert your Makita InstantVap vaporizer, or Makita 18v battery tools, to fit 18v AEG Batteries.
Standard Swedish Cloth REFILL
751-0047.R
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$1,500.00
Save $-1,500.00
Stay prepared with the Swedish Cloth Standard Refill Kit, ideal for large-scale beekeepers or those looking for long-term hive maintenance solutions. This bulk kit includes everything you need to make thousands of Swedish cloths, ensuring your hives remain healthy and productive.
Remember to mix your solution 50/50 for these strips
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