diff --git a/denote/models.py b/denote/models.py
index 4fea023..43556ff 100644
--- a/denote/models.py
+++ b/denote/models.py
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ def post_save_note_signal(sender, **kwargs):
 @receiver(pre_delete, sender=Note)
 def pre_delete_note_signal(sender, **kwargs):
     s = Search()
-    s.remove_note(kwargs['instance'].id)
+    s.delete_note(kwargs['instance'].id)
 
 def manage_category(user, cat_name):
     category = None