diff --git a/lms/envs/dev_ike.py b/lms/envs/dev_ike.py
index 2256decb46..288a99bf3b 100644
--- a/lms/envs/dev_ike.py
+++ b/lms/envs/dev_ike.py
@@ -16,3 +16,8 @@ MITX_FEATURES['ENABLE_TEXTBOOK'] = False
 MITX_FEATURES['ENABLE_DISCUSSION'] = False
 MITX_FEATURES['ACCESS_REQUIRE_STAFF_FOR_COURSE'] = True	  # require that user be in the staff_* group to be able to enroll
 
+#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# disable django debug toolbars
+
+INSTALLED_APPS = tuple([ app for app in INSTALLED_APPS if not app.startswith('debug_toolbar') ])
+MIDDLEWARE_CLASSES = tuple([ mcl for mcl in MIDDLEWARE_CLASSES if not mcl.startswith('debug_toolbar') ])