What Nisus Corporation does

Nisus Corporation is a Tennessee-based specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1990 that produces eco-friendly pest control products, industrial wood preservatives, and agricultural liquid micronutrients. The company is headquartered at 100 Nisus Drive in Rockford, TN, operates a 52,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility (expanded in 2012) plus a separate 38,000 sq. ft. distribution building constructed in 2019, and employs between 11 and 50 people.

The company's technology platform centers on borate-based chemistry using disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT) as the primary active ingredient, with proprietary formulations such as the patented Bora-Care (penetrants and glycols blend for termite and wood-destroying insect control, originated in 1987) and copper naphthenate products (QNAP and QNAP2) for wood preservation. Nisus also produces 25(b) FIFRA-exempt essential-oil-based consumer products (Zone Out mosquito adulticide, Web Out spider control) and zinc borate micronutrients acquired via the 2019 Lord's Additives purchase. EPA registrations, NAHB Green Approved Product certification (No. 00027), LEED/EarthCraft point eligibility, and the 2023 American Chemistry Council Responsible Care certification anchor its regulatory and sustainability positioning.

Nisus generates revenue through one-time product sales distributed across four business segments: Pest Pros (professional pest management operators), Wood Protection (railroad, utility, lumber, and pressure treatment plant customers), Building Pros (home builders and contractors seeking green building points), and Homeowners (consumer products via e-commerce). Go-to-market relies on dedicated territory managers covering 40+ US states, a network of authorized pressure treatment plant channel partners (notably Stella-Jones across 12 US locations, Amerities, Mellott, Koppers, Hoover, Wheeler Lumber), pest control distributors, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront. Headline enterprise accounts include Norfolk Southern (dual-treated bridge ties at Genesee Arch Bridge) and Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions (Small Fly Protocol at a major St. Louis entertainment venue); segment mix spans SMB pest control operators, mid-market builders and distributors, and enterprise industrial customers.

Name

Nisus Corporation

Legal name

Nisus Corporation

Website

https://nisuscorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nisus Corporation, founded in 1990 in Tennessee, manufactures borate-based pest control products, copper naphthenate wood preservatives, and agricultural micronutrients, serving pest management professionals, railroad and utility companies, builders, and consumers via territory managers, distributors, and certified treatment plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals for Pest Control and Wood Preservation

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Wood Preservation (321114)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Treatment & Specialty Preservatives (IMAEABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural/Green Pest Control Products (CRAJAHAK), Eco-Friendly Termite & Wood-Destroying Organism Control (HSAMALAJ)

Keywords

• Borate pest control
• Wood preservation chemicals
• Termiticide products
• Copper naphthenate
• Green pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Pest Control Products: Sale of sustainable pest control products to professional pest management companies (PMPs). Products include Bora-Care, Niban, Nibor-D, and other borate-based solutions for termite control, cockroach control, and general pest management.
2. Industrial Wood Protection Products: Sale of wood preservatives including QNAP copper naphthenate and Cellutreat to railroad, utility, and lumber industries for pressure treatment and wood preservation applications.
3. Agricultural Liquid Micronutrients: Sale of liquid micronutrients to the agricultural industry, including zinc borate products acquired through Lord’s Additives acquisition.
4. Direct Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer and professional sales through nisuscorp.com e-commerce platform and through distributor network for products like Web Out, Zone Out, and other consumer-available products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nisus Corporation manufactures and distributes EPA-registered borate-based pest control products and wood preservatives. Its portfolio includes termiticides and wood preservatives such as Bora-Care, Tim-bor Professional, Niban/Niban-FG granular baits, Nibor-D borate dust, and Jecta borate gel for professional pest managers, plus copper naphthenate products (QNAP2/QNAP) and DOT solutions (Cellu-Treat) for industrial wood preservation in railroad, utility, and lumber applications.

Product overview

Nisus Corporation is a manufacturer of sustainable pest control products, industrial wood preservatives, and agricultural liquid micronutrients. The company's product portfolio is organized into four main segments: Pest Pros (professional pest control products), Wood Protection (industrial wood preservation for railroad ties, poles, pilings, and lumber), Building Pros (builder-focused wood treatment chemicals), and Homeowners (consumer pest control products). Core products include borate-based formulations such as Bora-Care (termiticide/wood preservative), Tim-bor Professional (fungicide), Niban/Niban-FG (granular baits), Nibor-D (borate dust), and Jecta (borate gel). Wood preservation offerings include QNAP copper naphthenate products (QNAP2, QNAP8) and Cellu-Treat DOT solutions. The company also produces specialty products including Zone Out (essential oil-based mosquito adulticide), Web Out (spider control), and Pro-Shield Nsulation (cellulose insulation). All products emphasize low environmental impact with borate or essential oil active ingredients, EPA registration, and green building program compatibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Pest Management: An environmentally sensitive, green pest management solution approach marketed by Nisus for professional pest control

Products and services

• Bora-Care EPA-registered borate-based termiticide and wood preservative sprayed on wood and concrete to create a continuous barrier against subterranean, Formosan, and drywood termites, carpenter ants, wood boring beetles, and decay fungi.
• Tim-bor Professional Borate-based fungicide containing disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT) for Heterobasidion Root Disease stump treatment and general wood preservation, available in 1.5-pound and 25-pound sizes.
• Niban Granular Bait Environmentally friendly borate-based granular bait with weatherized corn cob granules and food-grade attractants for control of cockroaches, ants, crickets, slugs, and snails.
• Niban-FG Fine Granular Bait

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves 200-300 gallons of water per average home compared to traditional soil termiticides
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stella-JonescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStella-Jones operates multiple pressure treatment facilities across the United States (Montevallo AL, Goshen VA, Russellville AR, Winslow IN, Battle GA, Hazelhurst GA, Clanton AL, Fulton KY, McAliserville PA, Sheridan OR, Dubois PA, Alexandria LA) as authorized treatment plants for Cellutreat DOT and QNAP copper naphthenate products.
• Amerities SouthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerities South facility in Hope, AR is an authorized treatment plant for Cellutreat borate DOT products for railroad crossties and bridge ties.
• Amerities West / Bell PolecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerities West/Bell Pole facility in The Dalles, OR is authorized for QNAP copper naphthenate wood preservation for railroad ties, utility poles, and bridge ties.
• Mellott Wood Preserving Company Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMellott Wood Preserving in Needmore, PA is an authorized treatment plant for Cellutreat borate DOT products and BTX bridge ties.
• Missouri TieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMissouri Tie facility in Bunker, MO handles Cellutreat borate DOT for railroad crossties.
• Superior Tie & TreatingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuperior Tie & Treating facility in Vivian, LA handles Cellutreat borate DOT products for railroad applications.
• Conrad Forest Products / KopperscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConrad Forest Products/Koppers facility in Arbuckle, CA is authorized for QNAP copper naphthenate treatment of railroad ties and utility poles.
• Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoover Treated Wood Products operates facilities in White Hall, AR and Halifax, NC, authorized for QNAP products and glulam treatments.
• Layton's Ozark TimberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLayton's Ozark Timber in St. Joe, AR is authorized for QNAP copper naphthenate treatment of fence posts.
• Mixon Brothers Wood PreservingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMixon Brothers Wood Preserving in Idabel, OK handles QNAP treatment for utility poles and fence posts.
• Permapost Products Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPermapost Products Co. in Hillsboro, OR is authorized for QNAP treatment of bridge ties and fence posts.
• Wheeler LumbercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWheeler Lumber in Whitewood, SD is authorized for QNAP copper naphthenate treatment of railroad ties, utility poles, bridge ties, and BTX bridge ties.
• American Chemistry CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNisus is a full member of the American Chemistry Council through its Responsible Care certification, committing to environmental health, safety and security principles.
• NPMA (National Pest Management Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNisus is a member of NPMA, the leading trade association for the pest management industry.
• PPMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Professional Pest Management Alliance industry association.
• UPFDAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of industry association for pest control sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rockwell Labs: U.S.-based niche manufacturer of professional pest control products including EcoVia and other botanical/eco-friendly formulations. Closest comparable in scale, customer base (PMPs), and eco-friendly positioning to Nisus's Pest Pros segment.
• Lonza Group (Mitsubishi Chemical): Supplies wood preservative chemistries (Wolman, Mitco, ACQ systems) used by pressure treatment plants for railroad ties, utility poles, and lumber — directly competing with Nisus's QNAP and Cellu-Treat product lines in industrial wood preservation.
• Koppers Holdings: Major North American supplier of wood preservation chemicals and treated wood products, including creosote and copper-based preservatives for railroad crossties and utility poles. Direct competitor for Nisus's industrial wood preservation chemicals.
• EcoSmart Technologies (Essentria): U.S.-focused manufacturer of botanical and eco-friendly pest control products for residential and commercial markets. Closest direct peer to Nisus on the eco-friendly / Green Pest Management positioning with overlapping PMP distribution.

Broad incumbents

• BASF Environmental Solutions: Diversified chemical giant with a professional pest control and termite product portfolio serving PMPs globally. Competitor across multiple Nisus pest control SKUs, particularly in termite control and PMP bid situations.
• Envu (Bayer Environmental Science): Spin-off of Bayer's Environmental Science unit; one of the largest professional pest management chemical suppliers in North America with a strong PMP channel. Direct overlap with Nisus across professional pest control categories.
• FMC Corporation: Global agricultural sciences company with a substantial professional pest control product line serving PMPs and structural pest markets. Competes with Nisus in PMP-direct pest control categories.
• Corteva Agriscience: Diversified agriculture-input major with pest control and specialty chemicals products targeting professional pest management customers. Competitor in pest control with broader portfolio and R&D scale.
• Syngenta: Global crop protection and seed company whose pest and turf/ornamental segments overlap with Nisus's PMP-served categories, especially for outdoor pest and mosquito control.
• Sumitomo Chemical (Valent USA): Diversified Japanese chemical company operating in professional pest control through Valent and other affiliates. Competes with Nisus in termite and structural pest control segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NisusCorp

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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