How do I know if I have carpenter ants vs. regular ants?

Carpenter ants are large — 1/4 to 1/2 inch — and typically black. They appear in trails along walls or countertops, especially near wood. If you're seeing large ants near wood structures or sawdust-like material (frass) near baseboards, call Tom immediately.

Do you treat the inside of my home?

Ecotech's Precision Pest Control model treats only the exterior of your home in most cases. This eliminates the colony at its source with no indoor disruption and no exposure risk to your family or pets.

How long does treatment take?

An initial inspection and treatment typically takes 45–90 minutes depending on property size. You can go about your normal day — no need to vacate.

What's included in the guarantee?

If carpenter ants return after treatment, Tom comes back at no additional cost. You don't pay until they're gone.

Do you offer recurring protection?

Yes. Ecotech's twice-annual treatment program provides spring and late-summer treatments that prevent colonies from ever establishing. Most long-term customers have been ant-free for years.

How fast can you come out?

Tom serves the NH Seacoast exclusively and can typically schedule within a few days. Call (207) 451-9451 to get on the schedule.

NH Seacoast's Only Guaranteed Specialist

Guaranteed Carpenter
Ant Elimination.

You Don't Pay If They Don't Go Away.

Serving Portsmouth, Durham, Exeter, Hampton, and 20+ NH Seacoast towns.

Call Tom · (207) 451-9451

Tom Pray, B.S. Entomology · 35 Years Experience · Owner Answers Every Call

Guaranteed Carpenter Ant Elimination.
You don't pay if they don't go away.

This isn't fine print. It's the only promise that matters.

Who You're Calling

A Real Entomologist. Not a Call Center.

When you call Ecotech, Tom Pray answers. Tom holds a B.S. in Entomology and has spent 35 years solving exactly one category of problem: carpenter ants and other wood-destroying pests on the NH Seacoast. He is not a technician reading from a script. He is a scientist who knows your specific neighborhood, your home's construction type, and where carpenter ants nest in your town.

B.S. Entomology
35 Years Experience
Award-Winning 2020 & 2022

"He will answer your calls and your questions."

The Damage You Can't See

Carpenter Ants Don't Eat Wood. They Live In It.

Unlike termites that digest wood, carpenter ants excavate it — hollowing out galleries inside your walls, floors, and framing. The damage is structural. And it's silent. By the time you see a trail of large black ants crossing your kitchen floor, there's already a colony working inside your home's wood.

On the NH Seacoast, older homes with moisture in the basement, wood in contact with soil, or any prior water damage are the highest-risk targets. That means Portsmouth's historic downtown homes, Durham's older student rentals, and the coastal cottages in Hampton and Rye are exactly where carpenter ants thrive.

One call stops it. Guaranteed.

Call (207) 451-9451 — Free Consultation

Ecotech's Approach

Precision Pest Control. Not Chemicals Everywhere.

Ecotech treats only the exterior of your home. That means no chemicals inside, no disruption to your schedule, and no overpaying for blanket treatments that don't target the problem. Tom identifies the colony source, applies precision treatment to the specific infiltration points, and eliminates the problem at its root.

Ongoing Protection

Two Treatments Per Year Keeps Them Gone.

Spring Treatment

Colony activation season. We treat before they move inside.

Late Summer Treatment

Pre-winter prevention. Stop overwintering colonies before they establish.

The Process

Simple. Fast. Guaranteed.

01
You Call Tom
(207) 451-9451. Tom picks up. You describe the problem. He'll know exactly what you're dealing with.
02
Tom Inspects Your Property
He identifies the colony source, entry points, and damage scope. Exterior inspection only — no disruption inside your home.
03
Ants Are Gone. Guaranteed.
Precision exterior treatment eliminates the colony. If they come back, so does Tom. You don't pay until they're gone.

What Tom's Customers Say

Real Names. Real Towns. Real Results.

Carpenter Ants
8-Year Customer
Great Price

"Used Ecotech for about 8 years. Great service, have not seen a carpenter ant since they started treating our foundation."

Dan Balkus

Verified Google Review

Long-Term Customer
Reasonable Price

"The team at Ecotech Pest Control has done a fabulous job for many years. I will continue to use them. Great job, Tom."

Stephen Holt

Verified Google Review

20-Year Customer
Wasps & Insects

"We have been a customer for 20 years and have had wonderful service."

Beth Levenstein

Verified Google Review

On Time
Dependable
Mosquitoes

"On time and dependable. Great service for mosquito and general insect extermination."

Carolyn Cloutier

Verified Google Review

9-Year Customer
Reasonable Price
Highly Recommend

"We've been using Ecotech since we bought the house 9 years ago. Great job done right at a reasonable price. Highly recommend."

Drew Taggart

Verified Google Review

Professional
Timely
Annual Contract

"Great annual service contract. Timely, professional, and helpful when issues arise. Would highly recommend."

Melissa Piper

Verified Google Review

Carpenter Ants
Carpenter Bees
Zero Issues

"I have not had any issues with carpenter ants or carpenter bees since hiring Ecotech Pest Control."

Richard Peele

Verified Google Review

Great Results
Great People
Long-Term Customer

"Been using their services for many years — always great results and great people."

Jose Roy

Verified Google Review

Carpenter Ants
10-Year Customer
Zero Ants Since

"Over ten years ago we called Ecotech because we had a pretty bad ant problem in our house. They fixed the problem and have been spraying to prevent a resurgence ever since. I have not seen a single ant in my house since Ecotech arrived."

Heidi Mitrushi

Verified Google Review

Responsive
Knowledgeable
Great Value

"We've worked with Ecotech for years and have always found them to be incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and a great value for the money. They've kept our house and investment safe and protected the whole time."

Dave Shibbley

Verified Google Review

Carpenter Ants
Zero Problems
Long-Term Customer

"Been a customer for years and have not had a single problem with carpenter ants since Tom and his team have been treating the house."

Nathan Smith

Verified Google Review

Award-Winning Service — 2020 & 2022

Where We Serve

Carpenter Ant Elimination Across the NH Seacoast

Tom personally services every town listed below. No subcontractors. No handoffs.

Don't see your town?

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Common Questions

Before You Call, Here's What People Ask

Carpenter ants are large — 1/4 to 1/2 inch — and typically black. They appear in trails along walls or countertops, especially near wood. If you're seeing large ants near wood structures or sawdust-like material (frass) near baseboards, call Tom immediately.

Don't Let Carpenter Ants Destroy Your Home.

One call to Tom solves it. Guaranteed.

Call Tom · (207) 451-9451

Tom Pray, B.S. Entomology · Owner · He Answers Every Call

Guaranteed CarpenterAnt Elimination.

A Real Entomologist. Not a Call Center.

Carpenter Ants Don't Eat Wood. They Live In It.

Precision Pest Control. Not Chemicals Everywhere.

Two Treatments Per Year Keeps Them Gone.

Spring Treatment

Late Summer Treatment

Simple. Fast. Guaranteed.

You Call Tom

Tom Inspects Your Property

Ants Are Gone. Guaranteed.

Real Names. Real Towns. Real Results.

Carpenter Ant Elimination Across the NH Seacoast

Before You Call, Here's What People Ask

Don't Let Carpenter Ants Destroy Your Home.

Guaranteed Carpenter
Ant Elimination.