TRAFFIC lights are being switched off — by slugs.
The slithery molluscs have been squeezing into management bins for heat, however they then short-circuit the electrical system and fizzle to demise.
Not less than one set of lights a month is breaking down in a single council space, inflicting visitors chaos.
A “slug squad” has now been arrange by South Gloucs Council to forestall harm and safe websites.
In a web based video, a upkeep engineer mentioned: “Slugs are a giant drawback on all websites that haven’t been sealed appropriately or are breaking down.
“They only brief throughout terminals and trigger main issues.”
A colleague added: “If there's a little gap wherever, they'll are available in.
“You may reseal and ensure it’s watertight.”
Different pests additionally spark electrical havoc however slugs are “the worst”, the engineer revealed.
The council mentioned: “Slugs, snails, spiders and mice are attracted by the heat of our visitors gentle management cupboards however they'll trigger main points — spinning webs that channel condensation or sliming throughout and shorting costly circuit boards.
“That is under no circumstances distinctive to South Gloucestershire.”
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