diff --git a/installers-conda/build-environment.yml b/installers-conda/build-environment.yml
index e30b8dffdcb..ef9ae8e3455 100644
--- a/installers-conda/build-environment.yml
+++ b/installers-conda/build-environment.yml
@@ -3,8 +3,7 @@ channels:
   - napari/label/bundle_tools_2
   - conda-forge
 dependencies:
-  - boa
-  - boltons
+  - boa <0.17.0  # See https://github.com/conda-forge/boa-feedstock/issues/81
   - conda-standalone
   - constructor
   - gitpython