diff --git a/lib/generators/daemon_kit/ruote/templates/config/pre-daemonize/ruote.rb b/lib/generators/daemon_kit/ruote/templates/config/pre-daemonize/ruote.rb
index fe5cd80..6aac3fe 100644
--- a/lib/generators/daemon_kit/ruote/templates/config/pre-daemonize/ruote.rb
+++ b/lib/generators/daemon_kit/ruote/templates/config/pre-daemonize/ruote.rb
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
 
 begin
   require 'amqp'
-  require 'mq'
 rescue LoadError
   $stderr.puts "Missing amqp gem. Please uncomment the amqp section in the Gemfile and run 'bundle install' if you wish to use the AMQP participant/listener pair in ruote"
 end