diff --git a/lib/cisco_node_utils/pim.rb b/lib/cisco_node_utils/pim.rb
index 720da3e5..ec93e587 100644
--- a/lib/cisco_node_utils/pim.rb
+++ b/lib/cisco_node_utils/pim.rb
@@ -111,5 +111,14 @@ def ssm_range=(range)
       set_args_keys(state: state, ssm_range: range)
       config_set('pim', 'ssm_range', @set_args)
     end
+
+    # This destroy method is different than most because pim does not have a
+    # "container" for properties, they simply exist in a given vrf context.
+    # For that reason destroy needs to explicitly set each property
+    # to its default state.
+    def destroy
+      set_args_keys(state: 'no', ssm_range: 'none')
+      config_set('pim', 'ssm_range', @set_args)
+    end
   end  # Class
 end    # Module