diff --git a/tests/pytests/scenarios/transport/test_zeromq.py b/tests/pytests/scenarios/transport/test_zeromq.py
index 35157c3e26e..25e6919c65c 100644
--- a/tests/pytests/scenarios/transport/test_zeromq.py
+++ b/tests/pytests/scenarios/transport/test_zeromq.py
@@ -79,4 +79,4 @@ def test_issue_regression_65265():
             total = recieved.value
         assert total == 3000
     finally:
-        process_manager.terminate()
+        process_manager.kill_children(9)