Can wasps or other bugs live in a dead cedar stump?

Can wasps or other bugs live in a dead cedar stump?
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Yes it is possible................and also racoons & squirrels are always looking for a nice dry place. We have one very old silver maple that is still alive and there is a small smooth hole that has been there for years.  We found bees going in and out.....
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