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18 August 2025

VIDEO: How to Use Your Age to Your Advantage in Pest Control

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Are you under 35 and working in pest control? Your age isn’t a hurdle: it’s a lever. In this talk, Julia Pittman, Head of Customer Strategy at Beaver Pest Control and Chair of BPCA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, shares how young professionals can stand out, grow their skills, and shape the future of the industry.

Hear real-life success stories from rising stars Joe Strong and James Woods, and pick up practical tips on:

  • Spotting opportunities (and making your case)
  • Using tech skills to solve big problems
  • Building credibility and expertise early in your career
  • Networking, mentoring, and getting involved with BPCA
  • Taking informed risks to fast-track your growth

Whether you’re new to the industry or managing young talent, this video will inspire you to use every advantage you have to make an impact.

This video is taken from BPCA's Digital Forum 33, 13 August 2025.

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