diff --git a/src/avalanche/test/processor_tests.cpp b/src/avalanche/test/processor_tests.cpp
--- a/src/avalanche/test/processor_tests.cpp
+++ b/src/avalanche/test/processor_tests.cpp
@@ -122,6 +122,7 @@
     ~AvalancheTestingSetup() {
         m_connman->ClearNodes();
         SyncWithValidationInterfaceQueue();
+        m_node.scheduler->stop();
 
         gArgs.ClearForcedArg("-avaproofstakeutxoconfirmations");
         gArgs.ClearForcedArg("-avaminquorumstake");