diff --git a/ironic_python_agent/__init__.py b/ironic_python_agent/__init__.py
index 4f77b4108..d2480d8ff 100644
--- a/ironic_python_agent/__init__.py
+++ b/ironic_python_agent/__init__.py
@@ -10,16 +10,8 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-import os
-
 import eventlet
 
-# NOTE(TheJulia): Eventlet, when monkey patching occurs, replaces the base
-# dns resolver methods. This can lead to compatibility issues,
-# and un-expected exceptions being raised during the process
-# of monkey patching. Such as one if there are no resolvers.
-os.environ['EVENTLET_NO_GREENDNS'] = "yes"
-
 # NOTE(JayF) Without monkey_patching socket, API requests will hang with TLS
 # enabled. Enabling more than just socket for monkey patching causes failures
 # in image streaming. In an ideal world, we track down all those errors and