diff --git a/scripts/run_herg_qc.py b/scripts/run_herg_qc.py
index bce2f10..e1d2c5d 100644
--- a/scripts/run_herg_qc.py
+++ b/scripts/run_herg_qc.py
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@
 from pcpostprocess.leak_correct import fit_linear_leak, get_leak_corrected
 from pcpostprocess.subtraction_plots import do_subtraction_plot
 
-matplotlib.use('Agg')
-plt.rcParams["axes.formatter.use_mathtext"] = True
 
 pool_kws = {'maxtasksperchild': 1}