diff --git a/instana/collector/base.py b/instana/collector/base.py
index ba2c73c3f..818e45d28 100644
--- a/instana/collector/base.py
+++ b/instana/collector/base.py
@@ -151,15 +151,12 @@ def prepare_and_report_data(self):
         @return: Boolean
         """
         if env_is_test is False:
-            lock_acquired = self.background_report_lock.acquire(False)
-            if lock_acquired:
+            with self.background_report_lock:
                 try:
                     payload = self.prepare_payload()
                     self.agent.report_data_payload(payload)
-                finally:
-                    self.background_report_lock.release()
-            else:
-                logger.debug("prepare_and_report_data: Couldn't acquire lock")
+                except:
+                    logger.debug("prepare_and_report_data: Couldn't acquire lock")
         return True
 
     def prepare_payload(self):