{"product_id":"v-gate-divider-board","title":"V-Gate Division Board","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bq-product-content {\n    --bq-orange: #f5a400;\n    --bq-orange-soft: #fff7e1;\n    --bq-black: #111;\n    --bq-text: #222;\n    --bq-muted: #666;\n    --bq-border: #e5e5e5;\n    --bq-panel: #fafafa;\n    --bq-green-soft: #eef8ef;\n    --bq-green: #2f7d32;\n\n    max-width: 1400px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    color: var(--bq-text);\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content * {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content h2,\n  .bq-product-content h3 {\n    color: var(--bq-black);\n    line-height: 1.25;\n    margin: 0 0 14px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content h2 {\n    font-size: 1.65rem;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content h3 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content p {\n    margin: 0 0 14px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content li {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-hero {\n    border: 1px solid var(--bq-border);\n    border-left: 6px solid var(--bq-orange);\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    padding: 24px;\n    background: #fff;\n    margin-bottom: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-hero .bq-lead {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: var(--bq-black);\n  }\n\n  .bq-preorder {\n    border: 1px solid #cfe6d1;\n    border-left: 6px solid var(--bq-green);\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    padding: 20px;\n    background: var(--bq-green-soft);\n    margin-bottom: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-preorder h2 {\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-preorder p:last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .bq-section {\n    margin-bottom: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-card {\n    border: 1px solid var(--bq-border);\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    padding: 22px;\n    background: #fff;\n  }\n\n  .bq-card-soft {\n    background: var(--bq-panel);\n  }\n\n  .bq-card-highlight {\n    border-left: 6px solid var(--bq-orange);\n    background: #fffdf6;\n  }\n\n  .bq-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 16px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-feature-list {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 12px;\n    padding: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .bq-feature-list li {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 14px;\n    border: 1px solid var(--bq-border);\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    background: #fff;\n  }\n\n  .bq-feature-list strong {\n    display: block;\n    color: var(--bq-black);\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-video-card {\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n\n  .bq-video-wrap {\n    max-width: 50%;\n  }\n\n  .bq-video-card iframe {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100% !important;\n    height: auto !important;\n    aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\n    border: 0;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-option {\n    padding: 16px;\n    border: 1px solid var(--bq-border);\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    background: #fff;\n  }\n\n  .bq-option h3 {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-option p:last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .bq-details-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    border: 1px solid var(--bq-border);\n    border-radius: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-details-table th,\n  .bq-details-table td {\n    text-align: left;\n    vertical-align: top;\n    padding: 12px 14px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bq-border);\n  }\n\n  .bq-details-table th {\n    width: 34%;\n    background: var(--bq-orange-soft);\n    color: var(--bq-black);\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n  .bq-details-table tr:last-child th,\n  .bq-details-table tr:last-child td {\n    border-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .bq-note {\n    border: 1px solid var(--bq-border);\n    border-left: 6px solid var(--bq-orange);\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 16px;\n    background: var(--bq-orange-soft);\n    margin-top: 16px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-note strong {\n    color: var(--bq-black);\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 749px) {\n    .bq-product-content {\n      padding: 0 2px;\n    }\n\n    .bq-hero,\n    .bq-card,\n    .bq-preorder {\n      padding: 18px;\n      border-radius: 12px;\n    }\n\n    .bq-grid,\n    .bq-feature-list {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    }\n\n    .bq-video-wrap {\n      max-width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    .bq-details-table,\n    .bq-details-table tbody,\n    .bq-details-table tr,\n    .bq-details-table th,\n    .bq-details-table td {\n      display: block;\n      width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    .bq-details-table th {\n      border-bottom: 0;\n      padding-bottom: 6px;\n    }\n\n    .bq-details-table td {\n      padding-top: 6px;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bq-lead\"\u003eTop Quality Division Board assembled in NZ — designed for splitting, merging, upper entrances, and optional V-Gate vaporization access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-preorder\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreorder now — stock due August\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is available for preorder, with stock due in August.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreorder now to secure your preferred configuration, including dipped or undipped finish, entry position and V-Gate position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-card bq-card-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eV-Gate option — vaporizing application made easy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optional \u003cstrong\u003eV-Gate Vaporizing port\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dedicated access point built into the division board rim for easier, cleaner and more consistent oxalic acid vaporizing application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bq-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated vaporizing port\u003c\/strong\u003e A purpose-built access point for vaporizing directly into the hive without altering the brood box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter vaporizing placement\u003c\/strong\u003e Applies vaporizing into the empty cavity above the brood nest, helping achieve excellent coverage through the brood nest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal with ventilated floors\u003c\/strong\u003e Vapour enters from above the colony rather than escaping out through bottom vents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal-on-metal design\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps reduce wear from repeated vaporizer use and avoids oval timber entry points that can affect nozzle alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps prevent nozzle chill\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces the cooling effect caused by cold, wet wood, helping prevent blockages and allowing more applications before cleaning is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront or side access\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the V-Gate position that best suits your hive setup and treatment workflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-card bq-video-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eV-Gate product video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-video-wrap\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"V-Gate | Vaporizing application made easy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Os3X5V3Fr6I\" height=\"1035\" width=\"1840\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bq-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHive splits\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows a hive to be divided into separate upper and lower sections when managing splits or queen work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter top vent\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be used to provide a top vent over winter to reduce condensation issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional entry point\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose no entry, front entry or side entry depending on whether the upper section needs its own flight entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHive space management\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps close off or manage space within the hive, making it useful for smaller colonies or seasonal management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequeening support\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful when isolating parts of a colony or managing temporary queen-right and queenless sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e A versatile board for beekeepers who want one product that can support multiple hive management tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-card bq-card-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDivider board construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bq-details-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembled in NZ.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e507mm x 407mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21mm thick wooden frame with 40mm x 8mm entry.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm plywood.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRim material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe rim is made from Russian Pine — very strong and durable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdges\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadiused outer edges for comfortable handling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCorner assembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach corner has one pancake head stainless screw for a secure assembly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCarton quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 per carton.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDipped\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wooden rim has been dipped in hot micro-crystalline wax prior to assembly, making it far more durable and longer lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUndipped\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Russian Pine rim is left in its natural untreated state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Entry\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes a front entrance cut-out for upper-hive access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Entry\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes a side entrance cut-out for upper-hive access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eV-Gate position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront V-Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e — fitted with the V-Gate vapour port on the front of the divider board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide V-Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e — fitted with the V-Gate vapour port on the side of the divider board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the entry and V-Gate positions that best suit your hive setup, yard layout and treatment workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant option note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Entry cannot be selected with Front V-Gate, and Side Entry cannot be selected with Side V-Gate. 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