def maybe_pause_consumer(self):
        """Check the current load and pause the consumer if needed."""
        if self.load >= 1.0:
            if self._consumer is not None and not self._consumer.is_paused:
                _LOGGER.debug("Message backlog over load at %.2f, pausing.", self.load)
                self._consumer.pause()
Check the current load and pause the consumer if needed.