1 Do not bring any infected birds or animals on to your property. 2  The adult fleas may be controlled by smearing the infected parts of the birds with a non-burning greasy substance such as petroleum jelly (for example Vaseline).  Birds can also be treated with a 0.5 per cent solution of maldison.
Definition of impoverished. 1  1 : reduced to poverty : poor an impoverished family/community. 2  2 : exhausted of richness or fertility impoverished soils. 3  3 of a fauna or flora : represented by few species or individuals.
Defining absolute poverty means trying to agree a general definition of poverty which is valid at all times and for all economies â this is difficult to do. The simplest definition of being poor is ââ¦being unable to subsistâ¦that is, being unable to eat, drink, have shelter and clothing.