Yes, you can. Before applying the tape, you need to first prepare the area around the hole by removing any excess debris, smoothing out the edges of the hole with a utility knife and sandpaper, as well as adding some joint compound into the hole so that it is filled up before taping it over. Once all of these preparations have been made, you can then apply your chosen type of drywall tape firmly onto the surface of the wall to complete the repair job effectively.