Although there are no controlled studies on effects of regular exposure to low dose level insecticides such as Actelic, commonly used in maize/beans storage, anecdotal and epidemiologic evidence show some worrying effects especially in young animals.
Organophosphates and pyrethroids, the active ingredients in this formulations are inherently neurotoxic(poison nerves) & have been associated with disruption of nervous system structure and function (even at doses that don't produce clinical toxicity) expressed clinically as microcephaly (small head), behavioural abnormalities and intellectual impairment (poor short term memory and attention).
These findings suggests that insecticide -free storage methods should be explored . . .
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