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