{"product_id":"v-gate-ss-queen-excluder-with-entry","title":"V-Gate SS Queen Excluder","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\n    max-width: 1400px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    color: var(--bq-text);\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    font-size: 16px;\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: 28px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content h3 {\n    font-size: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content p {\n    margin: 0 0 14px;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content p:last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .bq-product-content a {\n    color: var(--bq-black);\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    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two-queen setups, or simply the flexibility of a second entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-preorder-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bq-preorder-label\"\u003ePre-order\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order item — stock due in August\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is currently available for pre-order. Stock is due in August, subject to transit time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section bq-overview-video-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rims are assembled with 38mm stainless-steel pancake-head screws for maximum strength and longevity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-video-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct video\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"V-Gate | Vaporizing application made easy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Os3X5V3Fr6I\" height=\"1035\" width=\"1840\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose V-Gate on an excluder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bq-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for acid treatment workflows\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated vaporizing port for oxalic acid vaporizing application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat vaporizing placement\u003c\/strong\u003e — applies vaporizing into the cavity above the brood nest for excellent coverage through the brood area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal with ventilated floors\u003c\/strong\u003e — vaporizing enters from above the colony rather than escaping through bottom vents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal-on-metal design\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduces timber wear from repeated vaporizer entry and helps avoid ovalled-out wooden holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps prevent nozzle chill\u003c\/strong\u003e — avoids the cooling effect caused by cold, wet wood, allowing more applications before cleaning is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront or side access\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose the position that best suits your hive setup and treatment routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy stainless steel matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs acid treatments become more common, rusty galvanised queen excluders can become a real hassle. This excluder uses \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a better long-term choice for beekeepers using acid treatment systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bq-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel excluder mesh for long-lasting performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery gentle on bees’ wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for acid treatments and general hive use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden rim for strength, durability and easy handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosable 75mm entry option available for two-queen systems or a second entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section bq-link-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to read our blog post on why stainless steel matters for excluders: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/beequip.nz\/blogs\/news\/why-go-stainless-on-queen-excluders\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to view\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section bq-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bq-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall excluder size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 507mm x 406mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMesh gap:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2mm - 4.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry gate size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden rim:\u003c\/strong\u003e available dipped or undipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-options\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRim finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bq-option-title\"\u003eDipped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden rim is dipped in microcrystalline wax to help protect it from rot and increase service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bq-option-title\"\u003eUndipped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden rim is left untreated for beekeepers who prefer an undipped finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bq-option-title\"\u003eNo Entry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard wooden-rimmed stainless steel excluder with no closable entry gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bq-option-title\"\u003eFront Entry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with a closable entry on the front of the excluder. Ideal where front access is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bq-option-title\"\u003eSide Entry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with a closable entry on the side of the excluder. Ideal where side access suits your hive setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eV-Gate option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bq-option-title\"\u003eFront V-Gate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with the V-Gate vaporizing port on the front of the excluder for front access during treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bq-option\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bq-option-title\"\u003eSide V-Gate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with the V-Gate vapour port on the side of the excluder for side access during treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section bq-callout\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant option compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entry gate and V-Gate cannot be fitted in the same position on the excluder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bq-note-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Entry\u003c\/strong\u003e cannot be combined with \u003cstrong\u003eFront V-Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide Entry\u003c\/strong\u003e cannot be combined with \u003cstrong\u003eSide V-Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can still choose opposite-side combinations, such as \u003cstrong\u003eFront Entry + Side V-Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSide Entry + Front V-Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bq-section bq-link-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beequip.nz\/products\/stainless-steel-queen-excluder-with-ss-rim\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexcluders with a stainless steel rim\u003c\/a\u003e available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Undipped \/ Side \/ No-Entry","offer_id":43170788737085,"sku":"750-0516.21-SVG","price":28.3,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Undipped \/ Side \/ Front Entry","offer_id":43170788769853,"sku":"750-0519.21-FEG-SVG","price":31.6,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Undipped \/ Front \/ No-Entry","offer_id":43170788802621,"sku":"750-0516.21-FVG","price":28.3,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Undipped \/ Front \/ Side Entry","offer_id":43170788835389,"sku":"750-0519.21-SEG-FVG","price":31.6,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dipped \/ Side \/ No-Entry","offer_id":43170788868157,"sku":"750-0516.21-SVG-W","price":29.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dipped \/ Side \/ Front Entry","offer_id":43170788900925,"sku":"750-0519.21-FEG-SVG-W","price":33.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dipped \/ Front \/ No-Entry","offer_id":43170788933693,"sku":"750-0516.21-FVG-W","price":29.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dipped \/ Front \/ Side Entry","offer_id":43170788966461,"sku":"750-0519.21-SEG-FVG-W","price":33.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/4696\/files\/750-0519-FVG-W.png?v=1778611080","url":"https:\/\/beequip.nz\/products\/v-gate-ss-queen-excluder-with-entry","provider":"Beequip NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}