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.
Definition of oppression. 1  1a : unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power the continuing oppression of the â¦ underclasses â H. A. Danielsb : something that oppresses especially in being an unjust or excessive exercise of power unfair taxes and other oppressions. 2 : a sense of being weighed down in body or mind : depression an oppression of spirits.