> Splitting is a technique unknown in the UK, at least in that name.  I
> gather that it is some form of artificial swarm. Is the split made
> vertically or horizontally?

Sometimes they are called "divides".

There are many variations.  I've described some at
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/spring and other pages referenced at
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/menus/topics.htm

> In the former case the separated portion
> can draw on all the resources of the hive to nourish queen larvae
> optimally, but if wholly separated they cannot and so it is suspected
> that poor queens may result.

YMMV.

We find here that good splits made during a flow are just fine.  Splits that
are in contact with the parent colony, however, will not often hatch and
mate queens ...in my experience.

allen

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