diff --git a/alvra.py b/alvra.py
index 3b62e24..56c011e 100755
--- a/alvra.py
+++ b/alvra.py
@@ -35,7 +35,6 @@ scansJF = Scanner(
     scan_info_dir="./",
     default_counters=[bsdaqJF],
     checker=check_intensity,
-    scan_directories=True
 )
 
 
@@ -47,7 +46,6 @@ scansBSreadLocal = Scanner(
     data_base_dir="./",
     scan_info_dir="./",
     default_counters=[bsdaq],
-    scan_directories=True
 )