diff --git a/ingestor/ingestor.py b/ingestor/ingestor.py
index 55d7543..589a3b6 100644
--- a/ingestor/ingestor.py
+++ b/ingestor/ingestor.py
@@ -83,9 +83,6 @@ class Ingestor:
         if self.ingestor_manager:
             await self.ingestor_manager.shutdown()
 
-    def __del__(self):
-        asyncio.run(self.shutdown())
-
     async def handle_acquired_tags(self, acquired):
         """
         Handles the acquired tags by subscribing to them if available.