diff --git a/squinnondation/hazel.py b/squinnondation/hazel.py
index 3d6575e..4039321 100644
--- a/squinnondation/hazel.py
+++ b/squinnondation/hazel.py
@@ -720,6 +720,9 @@ class HazelManager(Thread):
                 self.squirrel.send_neighbours()
                 self.last_neighbour = time.time()
 
+            # Avoid infinite loops
+            time.sleep(1)
+
 
 class Inondator(Thread):
     """
@@ -740,6 +743,9 @@ class Inondator(Thread):
             # inundate
             self.squirrel.main_inundation()
 
+            # Avoid infinite loops
+            time.sleep(1)
+
 
 class Message:
     """