diff --git a/pywmreceived.py b/pywmreceived.py
index eab341c..782a308 100755
--- a/pywmreceived.py
+++ b/pywmreceived.py
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ import dbus
 import dbus.mainloop.glib
 from gi.repository import GLib
 import threading
+import os
 from icecream import ic
 from xpm_resources import palette, background, patterns
 
@@ -20,7 +21,6 @@ line_height = 9
 logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
-
 class Application(wmoo.Application):
     """
     Display dockapp and respond to libpurple dbus
@@ -226,6 +226,9 @@ def main():
 
     Parameters:
     """
+    if os.environ.get("PRODUCTION") == "true":
+        ic.disable()
+
     app = Application(font_name='5x8',
                       margin = 3,
                       bg=0,