diff --git a/src/search.c b/src/search.c
index 54a5b893..99626b41 100644
--- a/src/search.c
+++ b/src/search.c
@@ -359,6 +359,8 @@ void do_research(void)
 	/* Use the search-menu key bindings, to allow cancelling. */
 	currmenu = MWHEREIS;
 
+	wipe_statusbar();
+
 	go_looking();
 
 	tidy_up_after_search();