18 HOW TO GET THE LAST TICK. 



RELEASE OF AREAS FROM QUARANTINE. 



At the close of the season's work, usually Decem- 

 ber 1, the question must be decided whether or not 

 the area in which systematic tick eradication has 

 been conducted is in condition for release from State 

 and Federal quarantine, and a correct decision can be 

 reached only by carefully studying the records cover- 

 ing the season's work, and giving due consideration 



Fig. 5.— The large area that has been freed and remains tick-free is making possible tlic establishment of 

 a growing and profitable cattle industry in the South. 



to local conditions that will affect the final clean-up in 

 that area. A county that has expended its funds in 

 this work, and individual cattle owners who have 

 cooperated faithfully and have eliminated the tick 

 from their premises are entitled to the benefits that 

 follow release from State and Federal quarantine, and 

 should receive this relief just as soon as it can be 

 given with safety. 



