diff --git a/react.py b/react.py
index 97f3135..80765cc 100755
--- a/react.py
+++ b/react.py
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ def process_IN_CLOSE_WRITE(self, event):
             if notifier.check_events():
                 notifier.read_events()
     except Reload:
+        notifier.stop()
         pass
     except KeyboardInterrupt:
         notifier.stop()