Hi All,
I too make splits from my hives when I see hives that I like
and they are preparing to swarm.
Just removing the frames with Queen cells and placing them
in hive bodies or nuc boxes. Also remove a frame or frames
with honey and pollen.
I have pretty much done the same for several years and I
find that my success rate is around 50 to 60%. This year I
had 100% ( 9 ). Even a blind beekeeper gets a jar of honey
once in awhile.
Billy Bee