diff --git a/ironic_python_agent/__init__.py b/ironic_python_agent/__init__.py
index e69de29bb..d42e7091c 100644
--- a/ironic_python_agent/__init__.py
+++ b/ironic_python_agent/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+# You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#   http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+# limitations under the License.
+
+import os
+
+# NOTE(TheJulia): Eventlet, when monkey patching occurs, replaces the base
+# dns resolver methods. This can lead to compatability 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"