diff --git a/test/unit/conftest.py b/test/unit/conftest.py
index 361e99f..61f9567 100644
--- a/test/unit/conftest.py
+++ b/test/unit/conftest.py
@@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ from test.simulator.bitcoind_sim import run_simulator
 bitcoind_process = Process(target=run_simulator)
 
 
-@pytest.fixture(autouse=True, scope='session')
+@pytest.fixture(scope='session')
 def run_bitcoind():
     global bitcoind_process
-    
+
     bitcoind_process.daemon = True
     bitcoind_process.start()
 
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ def run_bitcoind():
     sleep(0.1)
 
 
-@pytest.fixture(autouse=True, scope='session')
+@pytest.fixture(scope='session')
 def run_api():
     api_thread = Thread(target=start_api)
     api_thread.daemon = True
diff --git a/test/unit/test_api.py b/test/unit/test_api.py
index 6027a55..8a5661d 100644
--- a/test/unit/test_api.py
+++ b/test/unit/test_api.py
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ def add_appointment(appointment):
     return r
 
 
-def test_add_appointment(new_appointment):
+def test_add_appointment(run_api, run_bitcoind, new_appointment):
     # Properly formatted appointment
     r = add_appointment(new_appointment)
     assert (r.status_code == 200)
diff --git a/test/unit/test_block_processor.py b/test/unit/test_block_processor.py
index facf6b7..a0ec37f 100644
--- a/test/unit/test_block_processor.py
+++ b/test/unit/test_block_processor.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import pytest
+import logging
 from os import urandom
 from uuid import uuid4
 from hashlib import sha256
@@ -6,6 +7,8 @@ from binascii import unhexlify
 
 from pisa.block_processor import BlockProcessor
 
+logging.getLogger().disabled = True
+
 APPOINTMENT_COUNT = 100
 TEST_SET_SIZE = 200
 
@@ -25,7 +28,7 @@ def best_block_hash():
     return BlockProcessor.get_best_block_hash()
 
 
-def test_get_best_block_hash(best_block_hash):
+def test_get_best_block_hash(run_bitcoind, best_block_hash):
     # As long as bitcoind is running (or mocked in this case) we should always a block hash
     assert best_block_hash is not None and isinstance(best_block_hash, str)
 
diff --git a/test/unit/test_carrier.py b/test/unit/test_carrier.py
index 8c71e67..374dd24 100644
--- a/test/unit/test_carrier.py
+++ b/test/unit/test_carrier.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 import pytest
+import logging
 from os import urandom
 from time import sleep
 
@@ -6,6 +7,8 @@ from pisa.carrier import Carrier
 from pisa.rpc_errors import RPC_VERIFY_ALREADY_IN_CHAIN, RPC_DESERIALIZATION_ERROR
 from test.simulator.bitcoind_sim import TIME_BETWEEN_BLOCKS
 
+logging.getLogger().disabled = True
+
 # FIXME: This test do not fully cover the carrier since the simulator does not support every single error bitcoind may
 #        return for RPC_VERIFY_REJECTED and RPC_VERIFY_ERROR. Further development of the simulator / mocks or simulation
 #        with bitcoind is required
@@ -19,7 +22,7 @@ def carrier():
     return Carrier()
 
 
-def test_send_transaction(carrier):
+def test_send_transaction(run_bitcoind, carrier):
     # We are mocking bitcoind and in our simulator txid == tx
     tx = urandom(32).hex()
     receipt = carrier.send_transaction(tx, tx)
diff --git a/test/unit/test_inspector.py b/test/unit/test_inspector.py
index 4bed6c5..bed6a9a 100644
--- a/test/unit/test_inspector.py
+++ b/test/unit/test_inspector.py
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ def test_check_hash_function():
     assert (Inspector.check_hash_function(hash_function)[0] == APPOINTMENT_EMPTY_FIELD)
 
 
-def test_inspect():
+def test_inspect(run_bitcoind):
     # At this point every single check function has been already tested, let's test inspect with an invalid and a valid
     # appointments.
 
diff --git a/test/unit/test_tools.py b/test/unit/test_tools.py
index 25516b3..9953889 100644
--- a/test/unit/test_tools.py
+++ b/test/unit/test_tools.py
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ from pisa.tools import can_connect_to_bitcoind, in_correct_network
 logging.getLogger().disabled = True
 
 
-def test_in_correct_network():
+def test_in_correct_network(run_bitcoind):
     # The simulator runs as if it was regtest, so every other network should fail
     assert in_correct_network('mainnet') is False
     assert in_correct_network('testnet') is False