To successfully hive a swarm you MUST transfer the queen. The queen is usually found in the centre of a swarm.

For an accessible swarm, e.g. on a low branch, smoke bees, place box under swarm holding branch very firmly to avoid jolting. Cut branch behind hand and gently lower bees and branch into the box. If the swarm is large it could be quite heavy so be prepared.

For a not-so-easy swarm on a high branch, smoke bees using a ladder or a wheelie bin etc. Place the box securely on the bin directly under the bees. Climb on 2^nd ladder and jolt branch sharply so bees drop off into the box, hopefully. A second jolt may be necessary. You must also put the lid on the box as soon as possible. Smoke any remaining bees to disperse them from the branch. Remain calm as some of the bees will take flight. Don't flail around with your hands as this will only distress the bees further and may cause them to defend themselves.

You can hive a swarm in the middle of the day but they must be left in place until dark or there will be stragglers left in the tree, an unsatisfactory result. 

Too much smoke will distress the bees. You only need a little smoke to alert them to the impending problem.

A jolt is like an earthquake so with a little warning they huddle close together and take in more food to enhance their chance of survival.

Getting bees out of a house cavity is not a practical endeavour. You can spray chemicals which results in the death of the bees and loss of the honey. An alternative method of removing the bees is with a vacuum cleaner. The honey is usable although you still lose the bees. 

I have collected bees from the top of a sliding door cupboard in a shed. It takes time. If the bees have been settled a few days they will already have built some comb as it is essential for the queen to start laying ASAP so there are some bees coming on to replace the older bees which accompanied her on their swarming flight.

To re-hive a swarm from an inconvenient place, for example in a rubbish bin hanging from the lid. When you lift the lid you will probably break the comb as it will be attached to the sides of the bin. The following instructions are the same for any other apparatus, on a farm or in a workshop.

Have empty frames available plus a knife, a roll of cotton thread and some water for washing the knife. Assessing where the queen might be and where the brood is, discard honey comb containing honey setting it aside for later, then cut the brood comb to fit into an empty frame attaching it with the cotton. It is okay to put 2 or 3 small pieces of the brood comb onto one frame. Place these frames straight into the box keeping them close together yet allowing space for the bees. Therefore if all the brood comb is on one side of the wired frame make sure all frames are set the same way.  i.e. wire on same side of the brood comb. Fill the box with remaining frames with foundation wax in them. Return some of the honey comb to the top of the frames under the lid, the bees will need this food while they adjust to their new home. The rest is your reward (if any). The bees will secure everything with in a day or two so don't disturb them again for a few days, then only check everything is in order, frames are spaced, and if the queen is laying.

Don't leave the hive open too long or you will cause heat loss.. If you see eggs in the centre of the bottom of the cell (they are tiny and difficult to see on new wax) the queen is there even if you can't see her.