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V-Gate SS Queen Excluder
750-0516-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 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.
Related option
We also have excluders with a stainless steel rim available.
V-Gate Hive Mat
790-0011-FVG-W
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$19.20
Save $-19.20
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.
V-Gate Division Board
790-0011-FE-SVG-W
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$19.80
Save $-19.80
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.
