Swarms and Splits
An article by Randy Oliver on "Minimizing Swarming.' It also includes a section on splits.
scientificbeekeeping.com/understanding-colony-buildup-and-decline-part-7b/
scientificbeekeeping.com/understanding-colony-buildup-and-decline-part-7b/
An article by Meghan Milbrath on "Swarms: The Biology and Control of Swarms in Northern States." Also includes sections on reversals and splits. Keep in mind that Maryland is not as far north as Michigan!
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"All Kinds of Splits" -- gives the basics on making a split and then includes details about the many different kinds of splits, Rusty Burlew of HoneyBeeSuite.
www.honeybeesuite.com/splits-2/
www.honeybeesuite.com/splits-2/