diff --git a/src/com/sk89q/worldguard/bukkit/WorldGuardPlugin.java b/src/com/sk89q/worldguard/bukkit/WorldGuardPlugin.java
index a3fc0280..950039d1 100644
--- a/src/com/sk89q/worldguard/bukkit/WorldGuardPlugin.java
+++ b/src/com/sk89q/worldguard/bukkit/WorldGuardPlugin.java
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ public class WorldGuardPlugin extends JavaPlugin {
     
     boolean blockCreeperExplosions;
     boolean blockCreeperBlockDamage;
-    String blockCreatureSpawn;
+    String blockCreatureSpawn = "";
 
     int loginProtection;
     int spawnProtection;