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 pauper. 1 : a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity; specifically : one who receives aid from funds designated for the poor paupers on welfare. 2 : a very poor person you'll end up a pauper on skid row â Robert Bixby.