diff --git a/bots/models.py b/bots/models.py
index d23af66..bd94536 100644
--- a/bots/models.py
+++ b/bots/models.py
@@ -40,7 +40,8 @@ class TelegramBot(models.Model):
         return dispatcher
 
     def run_periodic_task(self):
-        if not hasattr(self.config, 'periodic_task') or not self.periodic_interval or \
+        if not self.active or \
+                not hasattr(self.config, 'periodic_task') or not self.periodic_interval or \
                 (self.periodic_last_run and self.periodic_last_run > timezone.now() - self.periodic_interval):
             return
         self.config.periodic_task(self.get_bot())