diff --git a/lib/pool.js b/lib/pool.js
index ce52a01..ca3398e 100644
--- a/lib/pool.js
+++ b/lib/pool.js
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@ var pool = module.exports = function pool(options, authorizeFn){
 
     function SetupDaemonInterface(finishedCallback){
 
-        if (options.daemons.length < 1){
+        if (!Array.isArray(options.daemons) || options.daemons.length < 1){
             emitErrorLog('No daemons have been configured - pool cannot start');
             return;
         }