diff --git a/src/view/launchwindow.py b/src/view/launchwindow.py
index d954abc..e44b998 100644
--- a/src/view/launchwindow.py
+++ b/src/view/launchwindow.py
@@ -82,6 +82,7 @@ class LaunchBox(hippo.CanvasBox):
         self.connect('destroy', self.__destroy_cb)
 
     def __destroy_cb(self, box):
+        self._activity_icon.props.pulsing = False
         self._home.disconnect_by_func(self.__active_activity_changed_cb)
 
     def zoom_in(self):